Grilled Lamb Kebab
Tender lamb chunks marinated in yogurt, garlic, and warm spices, then skewered and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with flatbread, cucumbers, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 whole lemon, halved
- 1 whole red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
Instructions
- 1
Combine yogurt, garlic, cumin, paprika, and juice of half the lemon in a bowl.
- 2
Add lamb cubes, coat thoroughly, and marinate 10 minutes while you heat the grill.
- 3
Thread lamb and onion chunks onto skewers, alternating meat and onion.
- 4
Grill skewers over medium-high heat, turning every 90 seconds, until charred outside and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
- 5
Squeeze remaining lemon half over the skewers and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
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