Turkish Lamb Shish Kebabs
These flavorful Turkish lamb shish kebabs are made with marinated lamb chunks, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Wooden skewers - 8
- Cherry tomatoes - 12
- Bell peppers - 2, cut into chunks
- Red onion - 1, cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Lamb leg or shoulder - 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto the wooden skewers, alternating with chunks of red onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
- Grill the kebabs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired doneness and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the grill and let the kebabs rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Turkish lamb shish kebabs with rice, salad, and a side of tzatziki sauce.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g