5.0 from 15 votes
Lamb Shawarma
This Middle Eastern recipe is easy to prepare, yet full of complex and bold flavours.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 106 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Lamb Shawarma Ingredients List:
- 450 g (1 lb) lamb leg steaks or lamb shoulder cut into 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Garlic puree
- 1 -2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp allspice
Tahini Sauce Ingredients List:
- 64 g (1/2 cup) light tahini paste
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) water
- 2 - 4 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
Lamb Shawarma Cooking Instructions:
- Place all the marinade ingredients in a large, shallow bowl. Add the lamb, toss to coat, cover and marinate in the fridge for up to two hours, or overnight if time allows.
- Soak 6 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Thread pieces of lamb onto the skewers.
- Cook under a preheated grill or on a prepared barbecue for 12-16 minutes, turning occasionally or until any meat juices run clear.
Cup of Yum
Tahini Sauce Instructions:
- Combine equal parts light tahini paste and water with 2 - 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and salt, to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Serve your lamb shawarma with the tahini sauce, and hummus or some minty greek yoghurt.
Notes
- Whilst this Lamb Shawarma is a pretty fantastic meal all on its own, it is also delicious served with:
- The Creamiest Instant Pot Hummus
- Roasted Carrot and Farro Salad with Tahini Sauce Yoghurt Dressing
- Spiced Instant Pot Chickpeas Salad
- There are 4 Freestyle SmartPoints in a serving of this lamb shawarma recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.