Turkish Lamb Kebab Platter
Seasoned lamb skewers seared until charred, served over bulgur pilaf with grilled peppers, tomatoes, and fresh pita. A complete Turkish dinner plate ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ¾ cup bulgur
- 2 whole red bell peppers, halved lengthwise
- 3 whole tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole yellow onion, sliced into thick rings
- 2 whole pita bread
- ½ cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp sumac or lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Bring 1.5 cups salted water to a boil. Stir in bulgur, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 12 minutes.
- 2
Thread lamb cubes onto two metal skewers, alternating with onion rings. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until very hot, about 2 minutes. Sear lamb skewers 3 minutes per side until edges char.
- 4
Push lamb to one side. Add peppers and tomatoes cut-side down to the skillet. Sear 2 minutes until charred.
- 5
Fluff bulgur with a fork. Divide between two plates. Arrange lamb, peppers, and tomatoes on top.
- 6
Sprinkle parsley and sumac over everything. Warm pita in the skillet 30 seconds per side. Serve alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- two metal skewers
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- pot with lid
- fork
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