Rosemary Lamb Kebabs with Tapenade-Rosemary Aïoli Recipe

Rosemary Lamb Kebabs with Tapenade-Rosemary Aïoli Recipe

  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 1/3 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 3 1/2- to 3 3/4-pound leg of lamb, boned, fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 6 small onions, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 12 10- to 12-inch metal skewers or bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
  • Tapenade-Rosemary Aioli
  1. Whisk wine, oil, rosemary and garlic to blend in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Add lamb and toss to coat with marinade. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread lamb alternately with onion wedges onto skewers. Grill lamb kebabs to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 12 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer kebabs to plates. Serve with Tapenade-Rosemary Aioli.