Best 9 Lamb Shish Kebab Recipes

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**Lamb Shish Kebabs: A Succulent and Flavorful Middle Eastern Treat**

Lamb shish kebabs are a delectable Middle Eastern dish that tantalizes taste buds with their succulent lamb meat, aromatic spices, and vibrant grilled vegetables. These skewers of marinated lamb, grilled to perfection, are a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and a popular street food in many countries. From the classic lamb shish kebab to unique variations like the Adana kebab and the koobideh kebab, this article presents a collection of delectable recipes that capture the essence of this beloved dish. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse flavors and techniques of lamb shish kebabs, offering options for both traditionalists and adventurous foodies alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LAMB KABOBS



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A special Mediterranean marinade that flavors and tenderizes the meat, plus a bit of grilling technique, produce succulent, juicy lamb kabobs every time. Watch the video and read the full post for more tips and information.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ lb boneless leg of lamb
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 medium yellow onion
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cardamom
1 cup packed fresh parsley
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cut the lamb into 1 to 1 1/2 -inch cubes or pieces and put them in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, combine the onion, garlic, spices, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and run the processor until everything is finely chopped (you should end up with a thick onion marinade).
  • Pour the onion marinade over the lamb and mix well to make sure all the lamb is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. (If you do not have time, leave the kabobs to marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes).
  • Brush the grates of a gas grill (or an indoor griddle) with oil and heat.
  • Shake excess marinade off and thread the lamb pieces on some long skewers, allowing a little room between pieces (I used 6 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water).
  • Assemble the lamb kabobs in one single layer over your heated grill or griddle. Grill over high heat, turning each kabob one-quarter turn every couple minutes, until the meat is browned all over, anywhere from 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how well you like your lamb cooked (7 minutes on my grill produced medium-rare kabobs).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Sodium 274.8 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 0.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAMB SHISH KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h17m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound cubed leg of lamb
1/2 lemon, juiced
Olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped finely
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped finely
Skewers, if wooden soak in water for about 15 to 20 minutes

Steps:

  • Mix together a marinade of lemon, oil, oregano, and garlic. Add meat and let marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove meat from the marinade and thread on skewers. Place on a hot grill, turning a few times, for 10 to 15 minutes.

TRADITIONAL SHISH KEBABS



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Traditional shish kebabs use lamb. Marinate the meat long enough to get the flavor into the lamb and then grill it hot and fast.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Shish Kebabs:
2 to 2 1/2 pounds lamb , trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium bell peppers, various colors, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
For the Marinade:
1/3 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish: lemon and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a small plastic or glass bowl, combine the marinade ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, cumin , grated ginger, and black pepper).
  • In a resealable container (a large zip-top bag works best), place the lamb pieces with the marinade. Massage them to mix and seal bag. Refrigerate the meat in the marinade for 2 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Thread lamb, onion, and pepper pieces onto skewers-intermixing the pieces or making skewers of just meat and just vegetables (see Recipe Tip below).
  • Place the kebabs on the hot grill and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, uncovered. Starting at the 2-minute mark, turn the skewers to cook another side of the cubes. Do this every 2 minutes until all four sides of the cubes have been grilled. Cook longer if lamb chunks are larger than 1-inch.
  • Once cooked to your desired doneness, remove the kebabs from the grill.
  • Serve on or off of the skewers, with lemon and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 846 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 52 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ARMENIAN SHISH KABOB



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Mouth watering BBQ/grilled lamb or beef with veggies and spices. Serve with rice pilaf and pita bread.

Provided by chefmarkmarcarian

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb

Time P1DT1h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry white wine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 bay leaf
2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 large onions, peeled, cut into 8 wedges each
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 8 wedges each
12 mushrooms, stems removed
2 large tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss lamb with marinade until evenly combined, then pour into a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
  • Position oven rack to its top setting and set oven to broil.
  • Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto metal skewers; reserve marinade. Thread onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush vegetables with reserved marinade.
  • Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning frequently. Cook onions for 12 minutes, lamb for 10 minutes, green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove skewers from ingredients and set aside. Reassemble skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place onto broiler pan and brush again with marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Broil skewers again to finish cooking, turning frequently until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables begin to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 101.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

MARINATED LAMB KEBABS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound plain yogurt (regular or lowfat)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus more for brushing grill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
5 tablespoons fresh whole rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds top round lamb
1 red onion

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large, non-reactive bowl. Add the lamb, making sure it is covered with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals. Spread the coals in one tight layer on the grill.
  • Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 20 cubes.
  • Cut the red onion in 8 pieces and separate each piece into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb onto skewers alternately with sections of onion. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb cubes with salt and pepper. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium-rare.

MARINATED GRILLED LAMB KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h48m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 boneless leg of lamb (about 5 pounds)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 large white onions, cut into 2-inch squares
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch squares
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 2-inch squares
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch squares
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch squares
1 pint cherry tomatoes, stemmed
1 (8-ounce) package white button mushrooms
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • For the lamb: trim all fat from the lamb and cut into 2-inch cubes. Combine remaining marinade ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well.
  • Add the lamb cubes to the bag, tossing to coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, rotating the bag occasionally to continually coat the lamb.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Remove lamb from refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling to bring the meat to room temperature.
  • To assemble the kabobs: fill skewers, alternating peppers, lamb, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms until all ingredients are used.
  • Grill skewers, rotating to char lamb on all sides, until cooked to desired doneness, about 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.

LAMB KABOBS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 8h45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds top round lamb
2 tablespoons minced garlic (4 to 5 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup mild olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
4 small red onions
4 pints cherry tomatoes
Wooden skewers
1 cup good chicken stock
1/2 cup good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
  • Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
  • Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
  • For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.

LAMB SHISH KABOBS



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The delicious taste of these kabobs comes from the lively marinade of wine, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic. Time does not include marinating time.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup red wine
1 lemon, juice only
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs lean lamb fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
24 cherry tomatoes
24 mushrooms
24 small onions

Steps:

  • Combine oil, wine, lemon juice, garlic, salt, rosemary, and pepper; pour over lamb, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions, ; Marinate in refridgerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Put together skerwers of lamb, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes; Broil 3 inches from heat for 15 minutes turning every 5 minutes; can be done in oven or on outside grill.

LAMB SHISH KEBAB



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From the net, USENET Community Trust. I want to make this very soon, probably this weekend - looks really yum! Not sure if the 2lb of lamb for 4 people is really right though, I'll be using closer to 1lb. UPDATE: having made this with 1lb, I would definately double the spices as it didn't have the kick I wanted. Serve with nice yoghurty sauce!

Provided by currybunny

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 lbs lean lamb
2 medium onions, cut into chunks
2 green peppers, cut into chunks
2 tomatoes, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add lamb cubes and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat broiler or light the barbecue.
  • Divide the meat and vegetables evenly into 4 parts, and skewer the pieces on 4 skewers.
  • Place 4 to 5 inches from flame. Grill, turning to cook evenly, for approximately 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of lamb: Leg of lamb or shoulder is best for shish kebabs, as they are tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the lamb: Marinating the lamb in a flavorful mixture of yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use wooden or metal skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • Skewer the lamb tightly: Make sure the lamb is skewered tightly so that it doesn't fall off the skewers while grilling.
  • Grill the kebabs over medium heat: Grill the kebabs over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through.
  • Serve the kebabs with a variety of dipping sauces: Serve the kebabs with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or chimichurri sauce.

Conclusion:

Lamb shish kebabs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer grilling. By following these tips, you can make sure that your kebabs are cooked to perfection. So fire up the grill and enjoy this delicious Middle Eastern dish!

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