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Shish kebab grilled meat and vegetables on skewers
Juicy grilled lamb shish kebabs with charred vegetables

Lamb Shish Kebabs

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
'Shish' means skewer, 'Kebab' means roast meat. The dish's origins trace back to nomadic tribes who roasted meat on their swords over campfires. The secret is the marinade, which softens fibres with lemon acidity, and the oil which conducts heat. Alternating vegetables and meat is not just pretty, but the vegetable steam softens the meat from the inside during cooking.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill skewers (metal or wood): For threading the meat.
  • Grill or frying pan: For cooking.
  • Brush: For basting.

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the marinade: oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Toss the 3x3 cm meat cubes in it.

Tip: Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or even overnight. The acid and enzymes work on the meat.
2 ✓

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water. Cut the vegetables to the same size as the meat cubes.

Tip: Uniform size ensures the vegetables don't burn by the time the meat is cooked.
3 ✓

Thread onto skewers alternately: Meat - Onion - Pepper - Meat. Don't press them together too tightly.

Tip: If you leave a tiny gap, the heat reaches the meat everywhere. If too tight, the centre may remain raw.
4 ✓

Cook on a hot grill or frying pan for 2-3 minutes per side until browned all over.

Tip: Turn regularly. Lamb is best when still slightly pink inside (rosé).
5 ✓

Serve with pitta bread, yoghurt sauce, and fresh parsley.

Tip: Rest for 5 minutes before serving, like all roast meat.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the wooden skewer burn?
You forgot to soak it. Wooden skewers must be placed in water for at least 30 minutes before use!
Why did the meat spin on the skewer?
You cut the hole too big, or used round skewers. Flat skewers are better because food doesn't spin on them when turning.

Ingredients

  • 600 g Lamb leg or shoulder (diced)
  • 2 pcs Red onion (cut into wedges)
  • 2 pcs Bell peppers (cut into chunks)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper, Cinnamon (a pinch)