Lamb Skewers with Salsa Verde

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Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup packed mint leaves
2. 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
3. 1/4 cup snipped chives
4. 2 tablespoons very finely chopped shallot
5. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6. 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
7. 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8. Salt
9. 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10. 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
11. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12. 1 1/2 pounds leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces

1. In a food processor, combine the mint, parsley and chives with the shallot, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, crushed red pepper and a pinch of salt and process until finely chopped. Add the olive oil and process the salsa verde until smooth.
2. Transfer half of the salsa verde to a small bowl. Transfer the remaining salsa verde to another bowl and stir in the paprika and cumin. Add the lamb pieces and turn to coat thoroughly. Thread the lamb onto 8 long skewers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Grill the lamb skewers over high heat, turning them occasionally, until the lamb is lightly charred in spots, about 6 minutes for medium meat. Serve the lamb skewers with the salsa verde.