5 from 15 votes
Lamb Shawarma
Lamb Shawarma features marinated cubes of lamb leg or shoulder seasoned with a blend of spices including pomegranate molasses, garlic puree, and oregano, cooked on skewers under a grill. It is served with a creamy tahini sauce made from tahini paste, water, lemon juice, and salt. The marinade imparts a balance of savory, tangy, and warm spice flavors, while the grilling method gives a slightly charred exterior and tender interior.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Lamb Shawarma Ingredients List:
- 450 g Lamb leg steak cut into 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes, or lamb shoulder, 1 lb
- 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 tahini paste 1/2 cup, light
- 125 ml 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.
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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
- This recipe serves approximately four portions of lamb shawarma.
- Marinate the lamb for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor depth.
- Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Serve with tahini sauce alongside hummus or minty yogurt dressings for traditional accompaniments.
- The dish contains about 4 Freestyle SmartPoints per serving.
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
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.