Traditional Shish Kebabs

Traditional shish kebab is made with lamb, grilled hot and fast on skewers. The key to any shish kebab recipe is to marinate the meat long enough to get the flavor into the lamb. It's easy to begin the meat marinating the night before, or in the morning, so you can quickly grill the shish kebabs for a no-fuss dinner.

This is truly a classic dish that is worth making. The grilled vegetables are already included on the skewers, so all you need to add is rice or pita. Couscous or tabbouleh are also common sides for shish kebab.

Ingredients

For the Shish Kebabs:

• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 medium bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

For the Marinade:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon grated freshginger
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon and lime wedges, for garnish