Grilled Yogurt- and Mint-Marinated Lamb Skewers Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Marinade and Lamb
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon zest from 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves
• 1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• For the Skewers
• 1 large red onion, sliced into 1 1/2-inch squares about 3 layers each
• 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use