Lamb skewers with fresh nectarine and mint salsa
Skewers for easy entertaining on the barbecue
4 - 6
Serves
10 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
These spiced lamb skewers with fresh nectarine and mint salsa are a vibrant and flavourful way to celebrate any special occasion, whether it's a holiday feast or a festive gathering. The tender, juicy lamb is infused with aromatic spices, creating a perfect balance of warmth and depth.
Paired with a refreshing salsa made from ripe nectarines and fragrant mint, each bite offers a burst of freshness that complements the richness of the lamb. Ideal for serving at Christmas or any celebration, these skewers are sure to impress your guests with their bold flavours and beautiful presentation.
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Ingredients
Lamb skewers
800g Quality Mark lamb leg steaks
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red curry paste
sea salt
black pepper
Salsa
6 nectarines
stoned and finely diced
½ cup fresh mint
chopped
½ red onion
finely diced
1 cucumber
deseeded and finely diced
½ red capsicum
finely diced
red chilli
i
finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper
Method
For the skewers
1
Trim any excess fat and sinew off the meat and dice it into 2cm cubes.
2
Sprinkle over the spices, salt and pepper and add the curry paste. Mix well, ensuring all of the meat is well coated.
3
Thread the meat onto skewers and place to one side whilst you prepare the salsa.
4
To make the salsa simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
5
Heat a BBQ or grill up to a high heat. Cook the kebabs until golden brown all over and the meat is cooked through but still juicy.
6
Rest the meat for 10 minutes before serving alongside the nectarine salsa.
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Nutrition Information per Serving (400g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves.
Energy
1054kJ (252 kcal)
Protein
30.8g
Total Fat
5.7g
Saturated Fat
3.1g
Carbs
16.0g
Dietary Fibre
5.3g
Sodium
222mg
Iron
3.3mg
Zinc
3.2mg
Vitamin B12
1.5µg
