GRILLED LAMB SHWARMA
A Food and Wine staff favorite. Recipe courtesy of Chris Hanna. Shwarma is basically thinly sliced roasted meat and condiments, wrapped in a pita. It is a very popular street food throughout the Middle East. Here, the lamb should really marinate overnight in the spicy, garlicky marinade before grilling. Marinating for up to three days is even better! You can ask your butcher to butterfly the leg of lamb. I will also post a separate recipe for homemade pita bread (although it is perfectly fine to use store-bought pita). *Cook time does not include marinating*
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix 1/2 cup of oil with the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, cardamom, Aleppo pepper (or crushed red pepper), 1 t. of black pepper and 1 1/2 T. of salt.
- Set the lamb on a rimmed baking sheet and coat it with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful and tender the meat.
- On the day of grilling, you can go ahead and make the Yogurt-Tahini Sauce:.
- Blend the tahini paste, lemon juice and olive oil, in a food processor, until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend the mixture completely. Scrape the tahini sauce into a bowl; stir in the cumin and pepper. Season with salt, to taste. Garnish with parsley.
- Preheat a grill - medium-high heat.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 T. of oil over medium-low , and add the bell peppers. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer this to a serving bowl.
- Heat the remaining 1 T. of oil in the same skillet and add the onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the onions are lightly browned - about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Tranfer the onions to a different serving bowl.
- Grill the leg of lamb over medium-high heat, turning often, until an instant read thermometer (inserted into the thickest part of the meat) reads 130 degrees F. for medium-rare. This should take approximately 25 minutes.
- Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This is very important! Then, thinly slice the lamb across the grain and serve with the peppers, onions, yogurt-tahini sauce and pita bread.
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Mdsahadat Khan9
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is a must-try for any fan of Mediterranean food. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rasel Gazi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mazisi Ayabonga
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is a great way to change up your usual dinner routine. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Espiridion baltazar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new lamb recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jacob Rowe
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
mika olt
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this lamb shawarma recipe without any problems. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!
Alya Tjong Ayong
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is easy to follow and the results are incredible. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe!
Javarus Fulton
[email protected]I've made this lamb shawarma recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
scott Sousa
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is a must-try for any fan of Mediterranean food. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
DANIEL OPARE
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Fathima Imrah
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Abdi Dhugassa
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lamb shawarma and I received so many compliments. I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again for my next party.
AsHok SHarma
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb shawarma, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to follow and the results were incredible. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the flavors were out of this world. I will definitely be making this aga
taja williams
[email protected]I've always been a fan of lamb shawarma, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The grilled lamb is perfectly cooked and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Bijay Rawat
[email protected]This lamb shawarma recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.