15-Min Crispy Lamb Suya
Nigerian street-food lamb skewers with a fiery peanut-spice crust, charred fast in a screaming-hot skillet. Smoky, nutty, dangerously addictive.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb, boneless leg or shoulder
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed coarse
- 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 3 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Cut lamb into 1-inch cubes, pat dry with paper towels, and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Mix crushed peanuts, cayenne, paprika, and onion powder in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Coat each lamb cube in the peanut spice mixture, pressing gently so it adheres.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers and just begins to smoke, ~2 minutes.
- 5
Working in batches, sear lamb without stirring for 2 minutes per side until deep golden-brown and crispy.
- 6
Transfer to a plate, squeeze lime juice over the top, and serve hot with sliced onion and lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- shallow bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- tongs or slotted spoon
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