Miniature Lamb Brochettes

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean boneless lamb
• 3 tablespoons spanish olive oil, plus extra for oiling
• 1 large lemon, juice and rind of, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, plus extra (to garnish)
• 1 tablespoon ras el hanout spice blend (ras-el-hanout (moroccan spice blend))
• salt and pepper
• 12 skewers

Recipe

• 1 cut the lamb into pieces about 3/4 in square and put pieces in a large dish that will hold them in a single layer.
• 2 prepare the marinade by placing all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mixing them together. pour over the lamb and toss the meat until well coated. cover and place in the refrigerator no less than 8 hours. stir meat 2-3 times during that time.
• 3 soak wooden skewers about 20 minutes in cold water before using. if using metal skewers, grease them.
• 4 preheat broiler or grill pan. thread 3 marinated lamb pieces, leaving a little space between each piece, onto each prepared skewer. cook the brochettes for 10-15 minutes or until tender and lightly charred, turning several times and basting with the remaining marinade during cooking. serve garnished with parsley.