# Lamb kebab (from The Mediterranean Dish)

Video: [Juiciest Lamb Kabob Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8) by [The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheMediterraneanDish).
RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Mediterranean Dish. Steps are paraphrased in our own words.
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$9.48 per serving, ~$18.96 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$24.52* per serving (72%) vs ordering out (~$34.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 3 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$34, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 lb boneless leg of lamb
- good pinch kosher salt
- good pinch black pepper
- 1 onion _(amount estimated)_
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- fresh parsley parsley
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon

## Steps

1. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=30s) Cut the boneless leg of lamb into cubes on a cutting board, leaving some fat for flavor.
2. [1:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=61s) Season the lamb cubes with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper in a bowl, then set aside.
3. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=68s) Chop an onion and add it to a food processor.
4. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=82s) Peel and add 5 to 6 garlic cloves to the food processor.
5. [1:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=90s) Add 1 tsp of ground allspice, 1/2 tsp of ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp of ground cardamom into the food processor.
6. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=126s) Add fresh parsley stems and leaves to the food processor.
7. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=131s) Pour 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil into the food processor.
8. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=136s) Zest and juice one lemon, avoiding seeds, and add to the processor.
9. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=150s) Blend all marinade ingredients in the food processor until smooth.
10. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=154s) Pour the thick marinade over the seasoned lamb cubes and mix thoroughly to coat.
11. [3:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=196s) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
12. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=211s) Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
13. [4:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=259s) Shake the skewers slightly to remove excess onion pieces from the marinade.
14. [4:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9jcJlHdgW8&t=267s) Grill the lamb skewers over high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, turning as needed.

## Equipment

- food processor
- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowls
- wooden skewers
- grill
- microplane

## What the video didn't say

- exact weight of parsley used
- grill temperature setting in degrees

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