Spicy Grilled Lamb Suya
Tender lamb skewers coated in a fiery peanut-spice crust, grilled until charred and smoky. A Nigerian street-food classic that tastes like you spent hours marinating—but ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely ground
- 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp onion, minced
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix peanut powder, cayenne, paprika, ginger, minced onion, 1.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Pat lamb dry. Thread onto metal skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces for even cooking.
- 3
Brush lamb with oil on all sides, then roll in peanut mixture, pressing gently so coating sticks.
- 4
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Grill skewers 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until lamb is cooked through and crust is dark and charred.
- 6
Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot with lime wedges and sliced onion if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (4-6)
- shallow bowl for coating
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
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