Shish Kebab Recipe

Ingredients

  • boned leg of lamb - 450g/1 lb, cubed
  • tomatoes - 4, halved
  • green and yellow pepper - 1 each, seeded and cut into squares.
  • button mushrooms - 225g/8 oz
  • baby onions - 8, halved
  • butter - 15ml/1 tbsp, melted
  • bulgur wheat - to serve

For the marinade

  • large onion - 1, grated
  • garlic - 2 cloves, crushed
  • fresh oregano - 15ml/1 tbsp
  • black pepper and salt
  • olive oil - 45ml/3 tbsp
  • lemon juice - 1 lemon

Method

  • First make the marinade, blend garlic, onion, lemon juice, oregano, oil and seasoning.
  • Put the meat in a shallow dish and pour over the marinade. Cover with clear film and leave to marinade overnight in the fridge.
  • Thread the lamb on to skewers, alternating with pieces of onion, mushrooms, yellow and green pepper. Tread the tomatoes separate skewers.
  • Grill the kebabs and tomatoes over hot charcoal for 10-12 minutes, basting with butter. Serve with bulgur wheat. Serves 4.

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