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Skewered Lamb With Mint Pesto

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Date Added:	May 7, 2008
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Serves:	8
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Lamb, Main Dish, Copy Cat / Restaurant

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds        boneless lamb - (to 2)
1/3   cup           extra-virgin olive oil
                    Kosher salt
                    Freshly-ground coarse black pepper
                    === ALMOND MINT PESTO ===
1/4   cup           unsalted almonds
1/4   cup           freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3   cup           extra virgin olive oil
3/4   cup           fresh basil leaves
1 1/4 cups          fresh mint leaves
3     medium        garlic cloves
                    Kosher salt
                    Freshly-ground coarse black pepper

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Preheat the broiler or grill to high.
Thinly slice the lamb into 4- by 1-inch strips. Lightly brush the lamb with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thread the lamb on to the skewers, creating a ruffle.
Place under the broiler or on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Serve with the pesto as a dipping sauce.
For the Almond Mint Pesto: Put the almonds, cheese, and the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until pureed. Add the basil, mint, and garlic and process to a smooth texture.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Taste for salt and pepper and add if needed. Serve the pesto or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
This recipe yields 8 servings; 16 skewers.
To toast nuts: Place nuts in a dry saut� pan over medium heat. Toast, while shaking the pan to avoid overheating in 1 spot. Remove from the heat after 3 to 5 minutes when the nuts have become a nice pale golden color.

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Added On: May 7, 2008

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