Cumin Lamb Skewers

Name: Cumin Lamb Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 8 sticks
Ingredients: 1 lb (500g) lamb shoulder; ground cumin; chili powder; 1/3 cup peanut oil; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2/3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon spice mix; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns; 2/3 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings
8 sticks
Calories
142 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Cumin Lamb Skewers

Kelsey Carr

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Cumin Lamb Skewers involve marinating cubed lamb shoulder in a bold spice blend including ground cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. The lamb is threaded onto skewers and grilled until cooked through with a slightly charred exterior. An optional dusting of additional spices enhances the aromatic flavor. The result is tender, savory lamb pieces with a smoky spiced crust.

Description

The Cumin Lamb Skewers recipe calls for boneless lamb shoulder cut into uniform one-inch cubes to ensure even grilling. These are marinated in a mixture of peanut oil, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and optional Szechuan peppercorns for an intensely spiced, fragrant meat. After marinating for at least two hours or overnight, the cubes are threaded onto skewers spaced apart to allow heat circulation and grilled over high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until fully cooked.

The high heat grilling develops a charred exterior that locks in moisture, giving the lamb a juicy texture balanced by the warm, slightly spicy spice rub. The optional addition of more ground cumin and chili powder dusted on top before serving adds additional layers of flavor. These skewers are commonly enjoyed plain or with a side salad or beer.

Cutting the lamb into even pieces guarantees uniform cooking, and allowing the meat to rest briefly after grilling helps redistribute juices for tenderness. Marinating for longer times deepens the flavor penetration. Leaving space on the skewers ensures the lamb chars properly instead of steaming.

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Ingredients

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1 lb (500g) lamb shoulder cut meat into 1-inch (2.5cm)cubes, 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch (1cm x 1cm) in diameter, boneless
ground cumin dust on lamb skewers before serving, (optional, mix
chili powder dust on lamb skewers before serving, (optional, mix

Spice Marinade:

1/3 cup peanut oil or cooking oil
2 tablespoons cumin ground
2/3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon spice mix ground: cumin, coriander and fennel seeds powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns crushed, (optional)
2/3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

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Prepare the Spice Marinade by mixing all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Marinate the lamb cubes for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, placing 3 to 5 cubes per stick, depending on the length of the skewer.
Preheat the grill for 10 minutes. Place the lamb skewers on the grill rack. Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the meat is completely cooked. Remove the lamb skewers from the grill. Dust the skewers with spice mix (optional) and serve as is, with beer and/or a salad.

Notes

Cut lamb into even cubes to promote even cooking and proper charring.
Marinate the lamb for at least 2 hours or overnight to develop full spice flavor.
Leave space between lamb cubes on the skewers to allow heat circulation and better grilling.
Let grilled skewers rest a couple of minutes before serving to keep the meat juicy and tender.

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Serving 8sticks Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 233mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)