Rows of juicy lamb meat chunks and char-grilled vegetables on wooden skewers are lined up on a circular, rustic ceramic plate. Drizzled tarragon oil glistens under the light. Sprinkled pomegranate seeds add a pop of color while a side sauce and garnished mint leaves boost the visual appeal.

Mediterranean BBQ Lamb Skewers with Tarragon

Name: Mediterranean BBQ Lamb Skewers with Tarragon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: fresh tarragon, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped; lamb meat, 800 grams cut into 1-inch cubes; zucchini, 2 cut into thick rounds; red bell peppers, 2 cored, deseeded and cut into chunks; yellow bell peppers, 2 cored, deseeded and cut into chunks; large red onion, 1 large cut into chunks; garlic cloves, 4 cloves finely chopped; pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup for garnish; olive oil, 6 tablespoons; lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: October 30, 2024

Welcome to the sublime fusion of Mediterranean flavors and an all-time favorite barbecue style. Utilizing Tarragon, an underappreciated herb that can add a unique hint of mild aniseed and vanilla to your dishes, we've curated this both aesthetically pleasing and undeniably delicious recipe.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh tarragon - 2 tablespoons - freshly chopped
Lamb meat - 800 grams - cut into 1-inch cubes
Zucchini - 2 - cut into thick rounds
Red bell peppers - 2 - cored, deseeded and cut into chunks
Yellow bell peppers - 2 - cored, deseeded and cut into chunks
Large red onion - 1 large - cut into chunks
Garlic cloves - 4 cloves - finely chopped
Pomegranate seeds - 1/4 cup - for garnish
Olive oil - 6 tablespoons
Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌿🍋🧂

Mix freshly chopped tarragon, finely chopped garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 2 - 🍖⏳🌚

Marinate the lamb cubes in half of the tarragon mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3 - 🥒🌶️🍢

Thread the prepared zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion chunks onto skewers in an alternating pattern with the marinated lamb.
Step 4 - 🔥🍢🖌️

Turn on the barbecue to medium heat. Grill the skewers on each side for about 5-7 minutes, or until lamb is cooked to your preference, regularly brushing them with the remaining tarragon mixture.
Step 5 - 🍢🍽️🌡️

Arrange the skewers on a plate, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, and serve hot.

Additional

Tarragon is a common herb in French cooking and excitingly, it also pairs beautifully with lamb, enhancing its naturally rich flavor. Feel free to replace lamb with another meat or tofu for a vegetarian option. Children can help with threading the skewers, under supervision.