Grilled Lamb With Lima Bean Skordalia

Grilled Lamb With Lima Bean Skordalia

Course :	Grilling
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

		---LAMB---
3/4	cup	plain yogurt
4	large	garlic cloves -- chopped
1	tablespoon	fresh rosemary -- chopped
2	teaspoons	fresh lemon peel (yellow part only) -- minced
2	teaspoons	ground pepper
1	teaspoon	ground coriander
5	pound	leg of lamb -- trimmed, boned, butterflied
		---SKORDALIA---
10	ounces	frozen baby lima beans -- cooked
3	large	garlic cloves
3/4	cup	olive oil
2	tablespoons	fresh lemon juice
2	tablespoons	fresh parsley -- chopped
1	package	crusty bread

Preparation:

For Lamb: Puree first 6 ingredients in blender or processor. Score large muscles of lamb to form even thickness. Rub yogurt mixture over lamb. Transfer to shallow dish. Cover and chill overnight. For Skordalia: Place beans in processor. With machine running, add garlic through feed tube and chop. Gradually add oil and puree, scraping down sides as needed. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir in parsley. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.) Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Grill lamb about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut lamb against grain into thin slices. Serve lamb with skordalia and bread.