Lamb Kebabs with Orange and Watercress Couscous
- 1-1/2 lb. lamb neck fillet, trimmed
- 2 tbsp. harissa paste (see cooks tip)
- 1 each red, green and yellow pepper, cored and deseeded
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 7-7/8 oz. couscous
- 1 orange
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 pkg. (3 oz.) watercress, roughly chopped
- 1 Thickly slice the lamb and place in a bowl with the harissa paste and 1 tsp of the olive oil, toss well until the lamb is coated.
- Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
- Soak 6 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 mins.
- 2 Place the couscous in a large bowl, add the orange zest and juice, oil and 450ml/3/4pt of boiling water from the kettle.
- Season, then stir in the watercress.
- Cover the bowl with a plate and leave to soak for 15mins until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff up the grains with a fork.
- 3 Cut the pepper into wedges and toss in the remaining oil.
- Thread the pepper and marinated lamb onto the soaked skewers.
- Cook the kebabs over hot barbecue coals or under a hot grill for 10-15mins, turning occasionally until chargrilled on the outside, but still slightly pink on the inside.
- Serve the kebabs with the couscous and wedges of orange if liked.
lamb neck fillet, harissa paste, red, olive oil, couscous, orange, olive oil
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21280 (may not work)