Lemon and Mint Lamb Skewers with Couscous Salad

A festive Mediterranean dish featuring succulent cuts of lamb, precisely seared and infused with the vibrant aromas of lemon and fresh mint, served alongside a light and colorful couscous salad. The pairing of rich meat with this refreshing accompaniment creates a balanced and flavorful culinary experience, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or an exquisite sensory dinner.

Prep: 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Cut the lamb pieces into cubes and place on metal skewers, alternating with the onions and zucchini.
2In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic, olive oil and sweetener.
3To prepare the couscous salad, place the couscous in a bowl, pour the stock over it, and let stand for 10 minutes. Then, break it up with a fork.
4Mix 2 tablespoons of the sauce into the couscous.
5After the couscous has cooled, add the tomatoes and green onions, season as needed and mix.
6Heat the barbecue, spread the skewers with a little of the sauce, and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning until the lamb is cooked.
7Serve the skewers alongside the couscous salad, with additional sauce on top.

Ingredients

1 lb lamb chunks
4 small red onions, quartered
2 small-medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and thickly sliced
Zest of 3 lemons
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp granulated sweetener
4 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
1 cup couscous
3/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock (ensure dairy-free)

Nutrition

Calories: 125
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 20.1g

Chef tips

Substitute lamb with chicken or beef if preferred. Add a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing for a spicy kick.

Culinary reasoning

A festive Mediterranean dish featuring succulent cuts of lamb, precisely seared and infused with the vibrant aromas of lemon and fresh mint, served alongside a light and colorful couscous salad. The pairing of rich meat with this refreshing accompaniment creates a balanced and flavorful culinary experience, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or an exquisite sensory dinner.

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Nutrition

Calories: 125
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 20.1g

Chef tips

Substitute lamb with chicken or beef if preferred. Add a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing for a spicy kick.