Pinchos Morunos (moorish Pointed Stick Or Thorns)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lamb tenderloin or 1 1/2 lbs lamb tenderloins, cut in 1/2 inch slices
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
• 1/2 teaspoon spanish paprika (sweet or hot)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• lemon wedge
• 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Recipe

• 1 thread the meat onto 12 bamboo skewers. season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
• 2 combine the cumin, coriander, pimenton and oregano. smash the garlic cloves to a paste with a little salt, mix in the olive oil and combine with the dry spices.
• 3 rub the seasoning mixture onto the meat with your fingers. place on plate, plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook, up to several hours.
• 4 place a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. cook the skewers about 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. serve hot with lemon wedges.