Sheet-Pan Cabrito Asado
Tender lamb shoulder cooked fast and hot with lime, cumin, and garlic on a sheet pan until the edges char and caramelize. Ready in under 20 minutes with the flavors of traditional cabrito but none of the all-day commitment.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 whole lime (juiced)
- 6 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chipotle powder or chili powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 475°F. Pat lamb cubes dry with a kitchen towel.
- 2
Toss lamb with lime juice, garlic, cumin, chipotle powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Spread lamb in a single layer on a sheet pan, keeping pieces spaced 1/2 inch apart.
- 4
Roast 15 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, until edges are dark brown and meat is cooked through.
- 5
Serve hot with warm flour tortillas, lime wedges, and fresh onion and cilantro if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (rimmed, 18 x 13 inch)
- small bowl for mixing
- paper towels
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