Delicious Grilled Lamb Skewers with Herb Marinade
Tender lamb skewers marinated in fresh herbs and grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 cloves garlic, 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
- 3 pounds lamb leg, cut into 2×2-inch cubes
- 1 cup tzatziki (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Flavorful Marinade: In a food processor, combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth and fragrant.
- Marinate the Lamb: In a large bowl, add the lamb cubes and pour the herb marinade over them. Toss until coated, cover, and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the Lamb: Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, ensuring some space between each piece for even cooking.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, ensuring it’s ready for cooking.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- Rest the Skewers: Remove from the grill and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with Tzatziki: Enjoy the skewers hot with a side of tzatziki for dipping.
Notes
Allow marination for longer to enhance flavors; avoid overcrowding the grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg