Party Balsamic Lamb and Fig Brochettes
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This recipe makes 24 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 79 |
| pro | 8 g |
| total fat | 3 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 4 g |
| fibre | 0 |
| chol | 29 mg |
| sodium | 157 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1 |
| iron | 6 |
Skewers of succulent meat mixed with fruit are delicious not only for the main course but also on skewers as appetizers.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 lb boneless leg of lamb, butterflied
- 6 dried figs
- 3/4 cup red wine
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 tsp pepper
Preparation
Cut lamb into forty-eight 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes; set aside.
Trim stems from figs; quarter lengthwise. In bowl, combine lamb, figs, 2 tbsp (25 mL) each of the wine and vinegar, the oil, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
In saucepan, bring remaining wine and vinegar to boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup (175 mL), about 6 minutes. Let cool. Pour half of the glaze into small serving bowl; set aside.
Alternately thread 2 lamb cubes and1 fig quarter onto each of 24 soaked wooden skewers. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; brush with remaining glaze. Close lid and grill, turning once, just until pink inside, 10 minutes. Serve with reserved glaze.
Trim stems from figs; quarter lengthwise. In bowl, combine lamb, figs, 2 tbsp (25 mL) each of the wine and vinegar, the oil, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
In saucepan, bring remaining wine and vinegar to boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup (175 mL), about 6 minutes. Let cool. Pour half of the glaze into small serving bowl; set aside.
Alternately thread 2 lamb cubes and1 fig quarter onto each of 24 soaked wooden skewers. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; brush with remaining glaze. Close lid and grill, turning once, just until pink inside, 10 minutes. Serve with reserved glaze.
Source : Get Grilling: Summer 2007
- Keywords : Main Course; Lamb; Grill/Barbecue; Figs; Red wine; Make-Ahead; Balsamic Vinegar;
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