Honey-Lime Lamb and Melon Skewers
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Cubes of lamb and fresh melon are made into kabobs and seasoned with a light citrus marinade before grilling. Serve with yogurt sauce for a delicious summer meal.


Honey-Lime Lamb and Melon Skewers

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 7 mins
Related Categories: Cantaloupes, Grilled Appetizers, Grilled Kabob Appetizers, Grilling, Honeydew, Kabobs, Lamb, Limes, Meat Appetizers
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/4  to 1-1/2 lb.
    boneless lamb sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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  • 3  tsp.
    shredded lime peel
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  • 1/3  cup
    lime juice
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  • 1/3  cup
    honey
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    snipped fresh tarragon or 1-1/2 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    salt
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  • 1/2  tsp.
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 12  1-inch cubes
    cantaloupe
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  • 12  1-inch cubes
    honeydew
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  • 1  6-oz. carton
    plain yogurt
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  • 6 
    soft flatbreads, warmed
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    Fresh arugula (optional)
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Directions
1.
Place lamb in resealable plastic bag set in dish. For marinade, in bowl whisk together 2 teaspoons of the peel, the lime juice, honey, 2 teaspoons of the tarragon (or 1 teaspoon dried), the garlic, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade. Pour remaining over lamb. Seal bag; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1/2 to 2 hours; turning once. Remove lamb; discard marinade.
2.
On twelve 6-inch skewers thread lamb and melon, leaving 1/4-inch space between. For charcoal grill, place on rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 12 to 14 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center, turning and brushing often with reserved marinade.
3.
Stir remaining peel and tarragon into yogurt. Serve skewers with yogurt, flatbreads, and arugula. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 409, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 616 mg, Carbohydrate 62 g, Total Sugar 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 62%, Calcium 13%, Iron 21%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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