Sultan's Fig and Walnut Lamb Skewers with Honey-Yogurt Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large bowl.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Chop the dried figs into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop the walnuts.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade. Pour over the lamb and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   While the lamb marinates, prepare the honey-yogurt glaze. In a medium bowl, combine plain yogurt and honey. Stir until well combined.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, alternating with the chopped figs and walnuts. Aim for 3-4 pieces of lamb per skewer.

   ~15 min
6. 6

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

   ~10 min
7. 7

   Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked through and slightly charred. During the last 2-3 minutes of grilling, brush the skewers generously with the honey-yogurt glaze.

   ~12 min
8. 8

   Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes. Chop fresh mint and sprinkle over the skewers before serving.

   ~3 min