Spicy Grilled Lamb Suya — Nigerian Street Meat
Tender lamb skewers coated in a fiery, nutty spice blend and charred over high heat until the outside crisps and the inside stays juicy. Nigerian street food done in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp ground peanuts (or peanut butter)
- 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lime, halved
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground peanuts, cayenne, paprika, garlic, 2 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until it forms a paste.
- 2
Thread lamb cubes onto skewers and coat all sides evenly with the spice paste, pressing it on.
- 3
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high until it smokes, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Sear skewers 2 minutes per side without moving, until the spice crust chars and the lamb is medium-rare inside.
- 5
Squeeze lime over the skewers and serve hot on a plate or with onion slices and tomatoes if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (4-6, soaked 10 min if wooden)
- small mixing bowl
- cast-iron skillet or grill pan, 12-inch minimum
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