Wow...this grilled lamb recipe is one of the easiest and tastiest ones that I know. Borrowing flavors from around the Mediterranean, this dish is as simple as it is elegant.

Great anytime of year (especially those who like to grill into the fall), this dish is a quick way to offer your guests something that is fresh, tasty and healthy all at the same time. Nothing goes better together than a slightly spicy grilled lamb and a minted cucumber salad.

Chefs tip - when the weather turns cool, or downright cold try serving these grilled lamb skewers with a white bean and bacon stew. Load up on the carmelized onions, fresh oregano and thyme and a bit of white wine and you have a hearty dish that will kepp you warm and smiling. You might even think about adding some of the spice mixture to a lamb stock, reducing it into a tasty dipping sauce.

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Mediterranean lamb skewers, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes and mint

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2# - Lamb leg meat, cut into 2 inch cubes

2 cloves garlic

Pinch saffron

2 Tablespoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon cumin, ground

½ teaspoon coriander, ground

½ teaspoon – dried turmeric root, pounded

1/8 teaspoon (+ -) – cayenne

2 Tablespoon – sweet butter

¼ cup – onion, grated

Bamboo or metal skewers

1.      Trim lamb of extra fat.

2.      Cut lamb into 2 inch squares.

3.      Make a spice paste by mashing the garlic together with the spices and the butter. Rub this over the lamb and rest for ½ hour.

4.      Skewer the lamb and grill for 15 minutes, or until the desired temperature has been reached.

5.      Serve atop the cucumber salad.

Cucumber salad

1 English cucumber, seeded and diced

3 to 4 large, ripe organic heirloom tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 cup chopped green onions

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice & zest from one lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

1.     Prep all vegetables as mentioned in the ingredient list above.

2.     Make a quick vinaigrette with the oil and the lemon juice and zest.

3.     Mix all in a large mixing bowl and place on a platter.

4.     Serve lamb skewers on top.

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