Lamb Skewers with Olive Oil Mint Sauce
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these delectable Lamb Skewers. Marinated and grilled to perfection, the tender lamb is paired with a refreshing Olive Oil Mint Sauce that adds a burst of freshness.
Lamb Skewers with Olive Oil Mint Sauce
Serves 6
Prep time: 30 minutes, plus 7 to 8 hours marinating
Grill time: 5 to 7 minutes, plus 5 minutes to rest
Lamb
Metal skewers
1½ pounds (680 grams) lamb loin, cut into 1½ inch (3.8 centimeters) cubes
Marinade
1/2 onion, chunked
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) parsley
1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pepper
Directions
Combine marinade ingredients in a mini-processor and pulse until onion is pureed. Place lamb and marinade in a zip lock bag, massage to distribute marinade, and refrigerate for 7 to 8 hours.
Prepare your grill by heating the broiler, or charcoal, electric, or wood-fired grill until very hot. Load skewers, leaving space between pieces so the fire can reach the core, while allowing some marinade to remain on the meat. Grill meat for 5 to 7 minutes over a hot fire, cooking until medium rare, turning skewers a few times. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before plating. Serve with mint sauce.
Mint Sauce
Makes ½ cup (125 milliliters)
Blend all ingredients in a mini-processor.
1/3 cup (79 milliliters) mint leaves, lightly packed1/4 cup (60 milliliters) parsley leaves, lightly packed
1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon (1 1/4 milliliters) Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
About Molesini Wine Club
This recipe was developed for Molesini Wine Club to be included in virtual tasting notes with wine shipments. Molesini Wine Club, based out of Cortona, Tuscany, features Italian wines that are otherwise unavailable outside of Europe. Marco and Paolo Molesini work closely with over 1,000 producers from across the country to ensure they are procuring the top labels from small producers making the finest boutique wines. Explore with them as they lead you through Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, and many lesser-known wine regions of their country. Members can customize shipments, decide on a tier that fits their palate best, and enjoy exclusive access to the most stunning wines of Italy. As a member of the Molesini Wine Club means becoming part of the Molesini family and we invite you to join us for this experience. For more information, please visit the Molesini Wine Club website.
Sally Uhlmann’s passion for cooking led her to publish a memoir-style cookbook, “Just Cook with Sally.” She splits her time between the States and her farmhouse in Cortona, Italy, when she is not traveling the world. Sally cooks, develops recipes, and writes stories—mostly about the intersection of food, travel, and her life.
