Grilled Lamb Skewers
Served with a side of Greek tzatziki and grilled in just 10 minutes, this tender, perfectly seared lamb recipe makes an elegant dinner party main course, or simple Sunday family meal!
Servings: 8 skewers
Calories: 286kcal
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board & sharp knife
- 8 wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 3 pounds lamb leg - 2x2-inch cubes
- 15 garlic cloves - peeled
- 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary - about ½ ounces of stems
- 2 tbsp. fresh thyme - about ½ ounces of stems
- 2 tbsp. fresh oregano - about ½ ounces of stems
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 cup tzatziki (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor add 15 peeled garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. rosemary, 2 tbsp. thyme and 2 tbsp. oregano (this is about ½ ounces of stems, each). Process until garlic and herbs are very well minced.
- Combine minced herbs and garlic with ½ cup olive oil, ½ tsp. smoked paprika, ½ tsp. onion powder, ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. fresh pepper. Set aside.
- Slice 3 pounds of lamb into 2x2-inch cubes (if they aren’t already cubed in that size).
- In a large mixing bowl, coat lamb in marinade. Cover with cellophane and let it sit for at least 4 hours. I like to let it set for a full 24 for maximum flavor.
- Remove lamb and place cubes on skewers (if wooden, make sure they've soaked in water for 30 minutes). Don’t worry if the olive oil has solidified a bit, it will melt and help to crisp up the lamb once placed on the grill.
- Heat grill to medium-high. If you prefer medium-rare, grill for 5-7 minutes until internal temperate reaches 130 F. For medium, 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140 F., and for well done, 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 155 F.
Notes
You can marinate the lamb for up to 48 hours if you wish, but no less than 4 hours to get a nice flavor.
The size of your lamb cubes will really affect grill time, so if your cubes are larger or smaller than 2”x2”, you’ll just have to more closely monitor the internal temperature of your lamb as it grills.
I highly suggest serving these skewers with a side of tzatziki! Especially if you add cayenne pepper to make them spicier!
If you want to reheat the lamb skewers, cover them with foil and bake at 400 F. for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg