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Smoky Grilled Apricot Lamb Kebabs

These smoky grilled apricot lamb kebabs are a great way to enjoy American spring lamb. Special enough to serve for Easter, easy enough to grill up on a weeknight! 
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apricot lamb kebab, grilled apricot lamb kebabs, lamb kebabs
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • black pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds American lamb kebab/stew meat
  • 2 cups dried apricots
  • boiling water
  • 1 medium red onion cut into chunks

Instructions

  • Add the yogurt, lemon juice, smoked paprika, oregano and pepper to a large bowl, whisk until well combined. Add the lamb meat and toss until all the pieces are coated in the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Place the apricots in a medium bowl. Cover with boiling water and let sit for at least 30 minutes to plump up. 
  • Thread a piece of marinated lamb, an apricot and then a piece of red onion onto a metal or wooden skewer, repeat in that order until the skewer is filled with all the ingredients. 
  • Grill kebabs over medium-high heat on an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan, flipping once browned and grill marks appear, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g