15-Min Spiced Lamb Skewers
Grilled lamb cubes coated in a fiery spice blend inspired by Nigerian suya—smoky, peppery, and utterly addictive. Ready in 10 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or neck fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp peanut butter (or tahini)
Instructions
- 1
Mix cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and peanut butter in a bowl until it forms a thick paste.
- 2
Coat lamb cubes thoroughly with the spice paste, tossing until every piece is evenly coated.
- 3
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until it starts to smoke, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Working in batches, sear lamb 2 minutes per side, letting edges blacken slightly and char. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Squeeze fresh lime over the meat and serve immediately while still sizzling.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or grill pan
- small mixing bowl
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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