Ingredients
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2/3
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1/3
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1
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1
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1/4
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1
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1
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3
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12
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1/4
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2
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1
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1
Directions
Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers With Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled, This recipe comes from the television show Epicurious When I saw it has ingredients our family likes, I put it on my list to make next time we have people over It looks to be quite spicy, so I’ll cut down on the amount of spices for the children’s tastes I’ll also use the ground cumin and coriander from my pantry to save the expense of having to buy these in whole seed form This would go nicely with some couscous, and a side platter of cut-up pieces of tomato, cucumber and feta, along with some kalamata olives , This recipe comes from the television show Epicurious When I saw it has ingredients our family likes, I put it on my list to make next time we have people over It looks to be quite spicy, so I’ll cut down on the amount of spices for the children’s tastes I’ll also use the ground cumin and coriander from my pantry to save the expense of having to buy these in whole seed form This would go nicely with some couscous, and a side platter of cut-up pieces of tomato, cucumber and feta, along with some kalamata olives
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Steps
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Make Glaze:. |
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2
Done
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in a Small Saucepan Over Moderate Heat, Stir Together Jam, Vinegar, Red Pepper Flakes and Lemon Zest. Bring to a Boil, Then Lower Heat to Low and Simmer, Uncovered, Stirring Occasionally, Until Slightly Thickened, About 10 Minutes. Remove from Heat and Allow to Cool 5 Minutes. Stir in Mint and Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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Prepare Grill:. |
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4
Done
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If Using Charcoal Grill, Open Vents on Bottom, Then Light the Charcoal. Charcoal Fire Is Medium-Hot When You Can Hold Your Hand 5 Inches Above Rack For 4-5 Seconds. If Using a Gas Grill, Preheat Grate on High With Hood Closed For 10 Minutes, Then Turn Down to Moderate-High. |
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5
Done
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Prep Lamb:. |
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6
Done
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in an Electric Spice Mill or Clean Coffee Grinder, Combine Cumin and Coriander. Pulse Several Times to Grind Coarsely and Set Aside. in a Large Bowl, Toss Together Lamb, Figs and Olive Oil. Add Minced Garlic, Ground Cumin and Coriander, Salt, and Pepper. Mix Gently to Combine. Thread Lamb Cubes and Figs Onto Skewers. |
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7
Done
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Prep Eggplant:. |
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8
Done
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Arrange Eggplant Slices on a Platter. Rub Each Slice on Both Sides With Olive Oil. Sprinkle With Salt and Pepper. |
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9
Done
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Grill Lamb and Eggplant:. |
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10
Done
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Arrange Skewers and Eggplant on Grill. Cook Eggplant, Turning Once, Until Slices Are Golden and Moist, About 3-4 Minutes Per Side. Cook Lamb to Slightly Less Than Desired Doneness (cubes Will Continue to Cook After Being Removed from Grill), Turning Once and Brushing With Glaze During Last 30 Seconds of Grilling on Each Side, About 4 Minutes Per Side For Medium-Rare. |
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11
Done
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Arrange Eggplant Slices on a Serving Platter, Top With Skewers, and Serve. |
