Just complex enough to be interesting, these lamb kabobs mingle the tastes of rosemary and feta cheese to create a dinner sensation.
Servings: Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 1/2 pounds ' ' boneless leg of lamb , cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • 3/4 cup tightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves , finely chopped
  • 3 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
  • 6 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon capers , chopped
  • 1 anchovy fillet , mashed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram or oregano leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 6 branches rosemary , leaves removed, or metal skewers
  • 1 head ' ' radicchio , leaves separated and torn into large pieces
    • Directions
    Press 3 1/2 garlic cloves in garlic press. In a large bowl, combine pressed garlic, lamb, rosemary, 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme and cracked pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.

    Press remaining 1/2 garlic clove in garlic press. In a medium bowl, combine pressed garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, parsley, mint, feta, 4 teaspoon lemon juice, capers, anchovy, marjoram, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

    Prepare grill. Skewer lamb on rosemary branches or metal skewers; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill lamb 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss radicchio with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; scatter over a platter.

    Place lamb over radicchio, and spoon salsa verde over top.
    From the April 2003 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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