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Moroccan Lamb Apricot Kabobs

Bring some lamb kabobs along for the ride to your next gameday tailgate.

Moroccan Lamb Apricot Kabobs

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup harisa
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless leg of lamb trimmed, 1-inch pieces
  • 16 dried apricots
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 8 9-inch skewers

Harisa Ingredients

  • 2 oz dried guarillo chiles
  • 2 oz dried Anaheim chiles
  • 5 large cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

Method

  1. Whisk together oil, lime juice, honey, garlic and harisa in a medium mixing bowl. Add lamb; toss to coat. Marinate lamb overnight in refrigerator.
  2. Remove from refrigerator; warm to room temperature, 30 minutes.
  3. Add apricot to microwave proof bowl; cover with water. Heat 3 minutes; remove form water and cool to room temperature.
  4. Thread 3 pieces of lamb and 2 apricots onto skewers, alternating. Season kabobs with salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and serve.

Method

  1. Soak chiles in warm water for 45 minutes; drain and remove stems and seeds. Place in food processor with garlic, water, and oil; blend until smooth paste forms. Add caraway, coriander seeds, and salt; blend to incorporate.

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