Icelandic Lamb Kebabs With Skyr Sauce
Icelandic Lamb Kebabs with Skyr Sauce is a traditional dish from the Islands of the North Atlantic (IONA) cuisine. This recipe combines tender lamb with a creamy skyr sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Icelandic lamb, cubed
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add the lamb, onion, and bell pepper, and toss to coat.
- Thread the marinated lamb, onion, and bell pepper onto skewers.
- Grill the kebabs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness.
- In a small bowl, mix together the skyr, dill, garlic, and lemon juice to make the skyr sauce.
- Serve the grilled lamb kebabs with the skyr sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Grill Skewers Bowl
Tools
Grilling tongs Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the kebabs with a side of couscous and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Marinate the lamb for at least 1 hour for maximum flavor.
Cost
$25