Grilled Lamb And Fig Skewers With Mint Pepper Glaze And Grilled Eggplant Recipes

GRILLED LAMB AND FIG SKEWERS WITH MINT-PEPPER GLAZE AND GRILLED

Steps:

• Make glaze:.
• In a small saucepan over moderate heat, stir together jam, vinegar, red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes. Stir in mint and set aside.
• Prepare grill:.
• If using charcoal grill, open vents on bottom, then light the charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 4-5 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat grate on high with hood closed for 10 minutes, then turn down to moderate-high.
• Prep lamb:.
• In an electric spice mill or clean coffee grinder, combine cumin and coriander. Pulse several times to grind coarsely and set aside. In a large bowl, toss together lamb, figs and olive oil. Add minced garlic, ground cumin and coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine. Thread lamb cubes and figs onto skewers.
• Prep eggplant:.
• Arrange eggplant slices on a platter. Rub each slice on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Grill lamb and eggplant:.
• Arrange skewers and eggplant on grill. Cook eggplant, turning once, until slices are golden and moist, about 3-4 minutes per side. Cook lamb to slightly less than desired doneness (cubes will continue to cook after being removed from grill), turning once and brushing with glaze during last 30 seconds of grilling on each side, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Arrange eggplant slices on a serving platter, top with skewers, and serve.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN LAMB CHOPS W/ FIG GLAZE

Steps:

• 1. Combine marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl. Place lamb in the bowl and coat evenly. Put lamb and marinade in a heavy-duty zip-lock plastic bag. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasional
• 2. Meanwhile, add the fig glaze to a small sauce pan. Reduce glaze until bubbles appear. Remove from stove
• 3. Preheat grill to medium-high hest. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. The last few minutes of cooking time, spread glaze on lamb. Serve with your favorite side. Enjoy.