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Grilled Lamb Bites with Black-Olive Oil --------------------------------------- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 1/4 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground pepper Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a blender, combine the olives with 1/3 cup of the olive oil and puree. Add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and rosemary and puree. Transfer to a serving bowl. In a medium bowl, mix the cumin, paprika and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the lamb and turn to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the lamb over high heat until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let stand for 5 minutes. Skewer each lamb cube with a toothpick. Transfer to a platter and serve with the black-olive oil. Adapted from: Food & Wine |