Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Cumin and Cinnamon Recipe

Inspired by Middle Eastern cooking.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS

1/4cup olive oil

1teaspoon ground cumin

1teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

13 1/2-pound sirloin half leg of lamb, bone removed, fat trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch pieces

612-inch metal skewers

DIRECTIONS

Whisk oil, cumin, pepper, salt and cinnamon in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb to dish and toss to coat well with oil mixture. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate 1 1/2 to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.

Prepare barbecue (medium heat) or preheat broiler. Thread lamb pieces onto skewers, dividing equally (about 5 pieces per skewer). Grill or broil lamb to desired doneness, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.

Tags: Cinnamon, Cumin, Grilled, Kebabs, Lamb, Recipe