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 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon freshly chopped; 800 grams lamb meat cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 zucchini cut into thick rounds; 2 red bell peppers cored, deseeded and cut into chunks; 2 yellow bell peppers cored, deseeded and cut into chunks; 1 large large red onion cut into chunks; 4 cloves garlic cloves finely chopped; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Tarragon brushed lamb skewers with charred veggies.

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · October 30, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.