Shish kebabs

Shish kebabs are a popular Middle Eastern and Levantine dish made with minced lamb combined with parsley and a lot of salt, then fashioned onto large sword-like skewers and grilled over hot charcoal. The salinity of the meat, as well as the meat-to-fat ratio, ensuring that the kebabs have the most grilled flavor possible.

Lamb is used in traditional shish kebab, which is grilled hot and fast on skewers. The secret to any shish kebab recipe is to marinade the meat for long enough to infuse it with flavor. It's simple to start marinating the meat the night before or in the morning, so you can grill the shish kebabs fast for a no-fuss evening. This is a classic dish that is well worth preparing. The skewers already have the roasted vegetables on them; all you need to do now is add rice or pita. Shish kebab is often served with couscous or tabbouleh as a side dish.