Ingredients
1.5 to 2 lbs lamb (leg or shoulder), cut into 1.5-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: a few dashes of red pepper flakes
Colorful bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add lamb cubes and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Thread marinated lamb and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating between meat and vegetables.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lamb is charred and cooked to desired doneness.
- For oven option: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place skewers on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or red onions for more variety.
- Can substitute lamb with chicken or beef.
- Adjust spice level by adding more red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 350°F or on the grill.
- Lamb is done when internal temp reaches 145°F (medium-rare) or 160°F (medium).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour marination time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (grill) or 25 minutes (oven)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg