Description
Flavor-packed lamb kebabs marinated in yogurt, lemon, and spices—grilled to juicy perfection for a satisfying and crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless leg or shoulder of lamb (cubed)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 red onion (cut into chunks)
1 bell pepper (cut into chunks)
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices in a bowl.
Add lamb chunks and marinate 4–12 hours in the refrigerator.
Thread lamb and vegetables onto skewers, alternating.
Preheat grill to 400°F and grease grates.
Grill skewers, turning every 3–4 minutes, for about 12–15 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use flat metal skewers for best grilling results.
Oven baking option: 425°F for 25 minutes plus 2 minutes broil.
Serve with mint yogurt sauce or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4–12 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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