RECIPE

© Antonis Achilleos

Grilled Lamb and Red Onion Skewers

• Recipe by Ruth Van Waerebeek-Gonzalez

• Fast

Ingredients

1. 1 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2. 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3. Salt and freshly ground pepper
4. 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
5. 1 garlic clove, minced
6. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
7. 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges
8. 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
9. Four 1-inch slices of peasant bread
10. 1/4 cup black olive tapenade 

Directions

1. Light a grill or preheat a large cast-iron grill pan. In a medium bowl, toss the lamb with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Alternate the lamb on four 12-inch skewers with pieces of red onion.
2. In another bowl, combine the garlic with the balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
3. Brush the bread on both sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Grill, turning once, until toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the tapenade on each toast. Grill the lamb until browned all over, 7 to 8 minutes for medium rare meat. Spread the remaining tapenade on the lamb.
4. Spoon the tomato salad onto large plates. Add a lamb skewer and a tapenade toast to each and serve.