Grilled Lamb Skewers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

• Lamb leg or loin, cubed

  14.1 oz
• Fresh mint leaves

  0.5 cup
• Greek yogurt

  1 cup
• Garlic cloves, minced

  2 cloves
• Lemon juice

  2 tablespoons
• Olive oil

  3 tablespoons
• Salt

  0.5 teaspoon
• Black pepper

  0.3 teaspoon
• Red onion, cut into wedges

  0.5 medium

All Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, half of the salt, and half of the pepper. Add the cubed lamb and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   While the lamb marinates, prepare the mint yogurt sauce. In a small food processor or blender, combine the fresh mint leaves, Greek yogurt, remaining minced garlic clove, remaining lemon juice, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

3. 3

   If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

4. 4

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, alternating with red onion wedges if desired.

5. 5

   Lightly brush the grill grates with the remaining olive oil to prevent sticking.

6. 6

   Grill the lamb skewers for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. The internal temperature should be 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.

7. 7

   Remove skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

8. 8

   Serve the grilled lamb skewers hot with a generous dollop of the mint yogurt sauce on the side.