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Cocktail Shish Kebab
(Souvlakia Meze)
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Souvlakia is the Greek word for small pieces of meat threaded on a skewer with vegetables and then, generally, grilled over charcoal. This is the traditional souvlakia recipe adapted as an appetizer, without vegetables.
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| What You Need: |
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One 6- to 8-pound leg of lamb, boned and trimmed
MARINADE
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves, crushed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup port wine
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Cut leg of lamb into 1-inch cubes. Combine all marinade ingredients. Stir to blend.
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2. Add lamb cubes and marinate several hours or overnight. (The longer the ingredients marinate, the better the recipe will taste.)
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3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
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4. When ready to serve, thread meat on 5- or 6-inch-long wooden skewers.
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5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until nicely browned. Serve the souvlakia on the skewers.
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To Make: about 2 dozen skewers, 1 per person
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