Lamb and Pilaf Kebabs
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the richness of lamb with the nuttiness of pilaf, all wrapped up in a delicious kebab.
Ingredients
- β2 cups turkish pilafpreferably made with silkily textured rice
- β1 pound lambcut into 1-inch cubes
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- β2 tablespoons kissed lemon juicefreshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the lamb cubes to the bowl and toss to coat.
- 4
Thread the lamb cubes onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 5
Grill the kebabs for 8-10 minutes, or until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 145Β°F.
- 6
While the kebabs are cooking, toast the pilaf in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- 7
Once the kebabs are done, serve with a side of toasted pilaf and a squeeze of kissed lemon juice.
- 8
Optional: garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sumac.