Italian BBQ Bread and Lamb Skewers are made with lamb marinated in vinegar, garlic and fennel. The lamb, bread and bay leaves are threaded onto skewers and chargrilled on the barbecue. Served with fresh citrus herb oil these skewers are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Italian BBQ Bread and Lamb Skewers with Herb Oil Recipe
Serves 4-6 (makes 12 skewers)
Ingredients:
1 kg lamb neck, cut into 2 cm pieces
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ tsp crushed fennel seeds
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush
6 thick slices of bread, cut into 3cm pieces
24 bay leaves
Herb Oil
¼ cup each mint, basil and parsley leaves, finely chopped
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, extra
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Method:
Place the lamb, vinegar, garlic, fennel and oil in bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Marinate for 1 hour.
Thread the lamb, bread and bay leaves alternating onto 12 metal skewers. Brush with oil.
Preheat a chargrill or barbecue over high heat. Add the skewers and cook, in batches for 3-4 minutes each side or until lamb is cooked and bread is charred, brushing occasionally with oil.
To make the herb oil, place the mint, basil and parsley leaves, extra oil and lemon zest in a bowl and mix to combine.
Serve the skewers with herb oil, salt and pepper.
