Spiced Honey Mint Lamb Skewers Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint, divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless leg of lamb, diced into 1- or 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup grated cucumber
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Directions
  1. If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak in cold water for an hour before using.
  2. To make the marinade, mix together ¼ cup chopped mint, honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 crushed garlic cloves, ground cumin, chili flakes, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Add the lamb pieces to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. To make the tzatziki sauce, add the grated cucumber, yogurt, dill, remaining crushed garlic, remaining chopped mint, and remaining lemon juice to a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Set the broiler, griddle pan, or grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, thread the marinated lamb pieces onto the skewers.
  6. Cook the lamb for 6-8 minutes, turning regularly, until the exterior has browned and the interior has reached 145 F.
  7. Once cooked, let the lamb skewers rest to cool slightly before serving them hot with the tzatziki sauce on the side.