Armenian Shish Kebab
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Lamb- Mutton Main Dish
Ingredients
- 2 lb. boneless leg of lamb, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup Burgundy wine
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 lb. small white onions
- 2 green peppers, seeded and cut in chunks
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut in large chunks
- 1 can (8 oz.) whole mushrooms, drained
- 1 bottle oil-vinegar dressing
Directions
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Put lamb, wine and cumin in large heavy plastic bag and secure with fastener. Place in bowl to avoid dripping accident. Marinate in refrigerator, turning occasionally, 2 hours or longer, then thread on skewers, reserving marinade, and refrigerate.
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Cover onions with boiling water and let stand 5 minutes. Drain, peel and thread on separate skewer.
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Put each vegetable on separate skewer, brush with dressing and set aside.
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Grill lamb about 3 1/2 inch above white-hot coals, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade, 30 minutes. When done, put at edge of grill to keep warm while grilling vegetables.
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Grill onions and peppers 30 minutes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and mushrooms 15 minutes
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Note: sirloin-steak cubes can be substituted for the lamb.