Mediterranean Diet Succulent Lamb Kebab
Elevate your weeknight dinner or backyard barbecue with our Mediterranean Diet Succulent Lamb Kebab recipe, a flavorful dish that celebrates bold, aromatic ingredients and healthy cooking. Tender cubes of boneless lamb are marinated in a vibrant blend of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, ensuring every bite bursts with Mediterranean flair. Skewered alongside colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions, these kebabs are grilled to perfection, achieving a slightly charred exterior and a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth center. Quick to prepare and impressively delicious, this recipe is perfect for sharing and pairs beautifully with refreshing sides like cucumber-tomato salad, creamy tzatziki, or warm pita bread. Perfect for fans of Mediterranean cuisine and healthy grilling, these lamb kebabs are bound to become a mealtime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lamb (leg or shoulder, boneless, trimmed of excess fat)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes (optional, for skewering)
- 1 large Bell peppers (optional, cut into 1-inch pieces, for skewering)
- 1 medium Onion (optional, cut into wedges, for skewering)
- 8 pieces Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
1. Cut the lamb into roughly 1.5-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the marinade over the lamb cubes and mix well, ensuring all the pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse.
4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, skip this step.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
6. Thread the lamb cubes onto skewers, alternating with optional vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges for added flavor and color.
7. Grill the kebabs for 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking. The lamb should be slightly charred on the outside and tender on the inside, with a juicy pink center.
8. Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with your choice of Mediterranean sides, such as a cucumber-tomato salad, tzatziki, or warm pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2740 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 119.0 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2784 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
