Syrian Lamb Kebab
Charred lamb skewers with warm spices and a squeeze of lemon—ready in under 30 minutes. Serve with pita, fresh herbs, and yogurt for an authentic street-food dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb, ground
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 whole lemon, halved
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb, minced onion, parsley, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Divide lamb mixture into 8 portions. Pack each firmly onto a metal skewer, forming a long cylinder.
- 3
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ~2 minutes until smoking lightly.
- 4
Lay skewers directly on grill grates. Cook 3 minutes without moving until edges char.
- 5
Rotate kebabs 90 degrees. Cook 2 minutes until charred and instant-read thermometer hits 160°F.
- 6
Transfer kebabs to a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top.
- 7
Serve immediately with warm pita, yogurt, and fresh herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- 8 metal skewers
- large mixing bowl
- grill or grill pan
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs
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