Grilled Lamb with Eggplant, Mint, and Feta
Time for assembly. A cushion of eggplant, then the lamb, mint, feta, and don't forget the lemon!
Cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch slices. It's tempting to go thicker. Resist the temptation.
Season the eggplant on both sides with salt and layer between paper towel.
The eggplant will begin to weep immediately.
Chop up some nice mint. Don't get fussy on me -- keep it coarsely chopped.
Wet the mint with oil.
Skewer your lamb. Don't smash the pieces together. Give them some breathing room.
Red pepper flakes and fennel seeds are the simple but fragrant seasoning for the lamb.
Grind them up together.
Then shower the lamb with the spices and salt. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before grilling.
After patting the moisture off the eggplant, brush with olive oil.
You can grill the lamb and eggplant at the same time, just keep the eggplant on the cooler part of the grill.
Don't be shy about browning the lamb, and keep it medium rare.
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Author Notes: Your one-stop grilled dinner! - amanda
Serves 4
- 1 1/4 pounds lamb shoulder (or other grilling cut), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground red pepper flakes
- Salt
- 2 medium eggplant
- About 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint leaves
- 4 thick slices country bread
- 1/4 cup crumbled French feta
- 4 lemon wedges
- Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water. Season the lamb all over with the fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and salt. Let rest for 20 minutes. Cut the eggplant crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Season the slices with salt and lay them between sheets of paper towel. Let sit for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the grill to medium high.
- Stir together the mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Pat the eggplant slices dry, then brush them with olive oil. Brush the bread lightly with olive oil, as well. Skewer the lamb, about 4 pieces per skewer.
- Grill the lamb skewers, eggplant slices and bread, keeping the lamb closer to the hottest part of the grill and eggplant and toast on the periphery. Turn as needed. You want the lamb medium rare (5 to 8 minutes total), the eggplant browned on the edges and just cooked through, and the bread toasted.
- Lay 4 to 6 slices of eggplant on each plate. Top with the lamb skewers. Spoon over the mint and sprinkle with feta. Serve with the grilled bread and a lemon wedge on the side. Make sure your guests use the lemon -- the acid pulls all the flavors together.
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over 1 year ago TheWimpyVegetarian
This looks just wonderful!!!! Saved it to make this week!