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This Lamb Shish Kabob Recipe is a big hit on special occasions. The kabob is tender and juicy thanks to an easy yogurt marinade. Fancy yet simple and easy! Perfect for weeknight dinners too!  
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Lamb Shish Kebab Recipe

By Zerrin & Yusuf
Tender and juicy lamb kabobs thanks to a simple yogurt marinade.
Yields: 4 servings
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PREP 10 minutes
COOK 30 minutes
Resting 1 hour
TOTAL 1 hour 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 bell peppers 2 red and 2 yellow, cut into 1-inch pieces

For the Marinade

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients for the marinade. Add in the lamb pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight or at least for 1 hour.
  • Thread the lamb cubes and pepper pieces on skewers.
  • Light a grill and place the skewers. Grill the skewers over high heat, turning every 1 minute to cook all sides. They are done within 7 minutes.
  • Serve with grilled vegetables or fresh salad.

NUTRITION

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 33gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 708mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3875IUVitamin C: 154mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Meat
Cuisine Turkish
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