Moorish Lamb Kebabs

Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 6 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (hot or sweet)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 lb fresh lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes (butt)
• 4 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water at least 30 minutes

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, stir together the first 12 ingredients (cumin through lemon juice) cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours.
• 2 prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill. thread lamb on the soaked skewers.
• 3 grill directly over the heat, turning kebabs as necessary, until meat is browned and cooked through.
• 4 remove to a platter and if desired, sprinkle with cilantro.