Recipe: Turkish Lamb Kabobs with Mint Yogurt

TURKISH LAMB KABOBS WITH MINT YOGURT

The Middle Eastern flavors of coriander, cumin and red pepper infuse this delicious lamb kabob, which is served with a refreshing yogurt sauce.

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet Collection Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Red Pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound lamb, lean and boneless, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
4 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 small sweet onion, cut into wedges

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, coriander, garlic, cumin, red pepper and salt in a self-closing plastic bag. Add lamb cubes. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Remove lamb from marinade. Discard marinade. Thread onto skewers* alternately with tomatoes and onion.

Grill about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until lamb reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.

Serve with Mint Yogurt, if desired.

MINT YOGURT:
Combine:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection Ground Coriander.

*If using wooden skewers, soak thoroughly in water before threading lamb and vegetables.

Makes 4 servings
Source: McCormick