Best 10 Grilled Lamb Shashlik Kebabs Recipes

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Grilled lamb shashlik kebabs are a delectable dish that combines the succulent flavors of lamb with the smoky aroma of grilling. Originating from Central Asia, this dish has become a beloved culinary delight across the globe. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing an intimate dinner, grilled lamb shashlik kebabs are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can create this flavorful dish that will transport you to the heart of Central Asia.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHASHLIK - GRILLED LAMB KEBABS



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Provided by palatablepastime

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound boneless lamb ((cut into cubes))
1-2 small zucchini ((oblique cut - optional))
grilled flat bread ((optional on the side))
chopped tomato ((optional on the side))
chopped red onion ((optional on the side))
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh basil paste
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon savory
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream or thick Greek yogurt
1/4 cup kefir
1/4 cup roasted garlic cloves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together ingredients for the marinade and marinate lamb pieces 6 hours or overnight.
  • Thread lamb onto grilling skewers along with pieces of cut zucchini.
  • Stir together ingredients for sauce and prep onions, and tomato.
  • Grill lamb over medium hot coals until cooked to medium or well done, 10-15 minutes.
  • Griddle bread at the last minute if using so it is warm and pliable.

GRILLED LAMB SHASHLIK KEBABS



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This recipe for lamb shashlik-a type of Turk/Russian kebab-calls for marinating and grilling lamb chunks with vegetables, making a great cookout food.

Provided by Saad Fayed

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 2h27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lamb trimmed of all fat, and cut into 2" cubes ( leg or shoulder of lamb )
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 medium onions (cut into eighths)
1-pint cherry tomatoes
2 large green peppers (cut into 1-inch chunks)

Steps:

  • Serve the lamb and vegetables on the skewers, or remove the meat and veg and place them on a serving platter.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 621 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize 3-4 Portions (3-4 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GRILLED SPICED LAMB SKEWERS (SHASHLIK)



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Portland chef Vitaly Paley makes these luscious skewers, an iconic food in the Republic of Georgia, for his Soviet-style pop-up restaurant, DaNet. For the most tender skewers, he recommends buying a boneless leg of lamb and cutting it up, rather than using lamb "stew meat" (which can come from the more gristly shoulder). Or use lamb loin, which is more expensive but has less fat and sinew. You'll need 8 (9 in.) metal skewers for this recipe. Our suggested wine pairing, for the lamb skewers served with wild plum sauce: Mark Ryan 2014 "Wild Eyed" Syrah (Red Mountain; $48).

Provided by Vitaly Paley

Time 10h

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 2 skewers)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek*
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus cilantro sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
About 1 tsp. kosher salt
3 to 3 1/2 lbs. leg of lamb, fat and sinew trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/2- to 2-in. cubes (to yield about 2 1/2 lbs.)

Steps:

  • Put onion, garlic, spices, herbs, vinegar, and salt in a food processor and process into a smooth, thickish marinade.
  • In a bowl, combine lamb and marinade; turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat a grill until very hot (550° to 600°). Slide about 4 lamb cubes onto each skewer, shaking off excess marinade. Oil grill well with a wad of oiled paper towels, then grill skewers (covered if using gas), turning once halfway through, until medium rare (cut to test), 6 to 10 minutes; they will continue to cook to medium off the heat. Season with salt.
  • Lay skewers on a platter, top with cilantro sprigs, and serve with plum sauce.
  • *Find fenugreek seeds in the spice aisle; grind in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388, Carbohydrate 4, Cholesterol 181, Fat 13, Fiber 1, Protein 59, SaturatedFat 44.6, Sodium 663

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.

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, quartered
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds lamb loin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (about 30 pieces)
Vegetable oil, for the grill
Flaky salt, for sprinkling
Tzatziki, for serving

Steps:

  • Puree the onion in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Whisk the oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper into the onion juices. Add the lamb; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread onto 4 metal skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for medium doneness. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve with tzatziki.

GRANDPA NICK'S GEORGIA SHASHLIK



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This shashlik recipe was brought over from what is now the Republic of Georgia in the early 1900s. Traditionally, the men gathered to "put down" the lamb, enjoying friendship along with the leftover wine. They used family heirloom skewers (designated by their unique twisted handles) to grill the meat over wood coals. This amazing, yet simple recipe, was served at my wedding. It is rich in flavor, memories, and traditions. I hope you enjoy and start your own traditions.

Provided by Kristine

Time 8h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium lemon
2 cups red wine
½ large red onion, cut into chunks
6 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ pounds lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces
skewers, as needed

Steps:

  • Cut lemon in half and juice. Cut 2 rinds into chunks.
  • Place lemon juice and rinds into a large glass or ceramic bowl with red wine, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add lamb and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or up to 18 hours.
  • Remove lamb from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Thread lamb on to skewers.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook skewers, turning occasionally, on the preheated grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat reads at least 130 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 286.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SHASHLIK (GRILLED LAMB)



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 3h15m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Juice from 1 large lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf
2 pounds lamb or pork cubes, trimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Beat the lemon juice with the oil and add the bay leaf.
  • Pour the mixture over the meat cubes and marinate for a minimum of three hours at room temperature.
  • To serve, heat the broiler or a charcoal grill, drain the marinade from the meat and arrange the cubes of meat on skewers. Broil or grill for about 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides, until medium rare, and serve with tkemali (plum sauce.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 782, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 41 grams, Sodium 38 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

GRILLED LAMB SHASHLIK KEBABS RECIPE



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Provided by kathryns

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 lb boneless lamb leg, fat and sinew removed, cut into 16 pieces about 1-1/2 ounces each
1 large onion
2 tsps fresh thyme
1-1/2 tsps ground black pepper
1/3 c olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Pound lamb pieces into 1/3" thick slices. Cut onion into 8ths and remove outer pieces for use. Need 24 onion pieces. Reserve rest of onion for another use. Put meat in sealable plastic bag with onion, thyme, pepper, olive oil. Mix well. Seal and refrigerate. Can be refrigerated for several days. Heat grill and Preheat oven to 150 degrees. Alternately thread lamb and onion slice onto skewer. Sprinkle with salt and grill, 3 minutes each side. Move to a baking sheet into warm oven to rest. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.

GEORGIAN SHASHLYK (CAUCASIAN-STYLE SKEWERED LAMB)



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Traditionally made from lamb, but can be made with pork, beef, poultry or sturgeon. The only important thing is that the meat should be fresh and not frozen, and you have to marinate longer if you use chicken. Cook time includes time to marinate. Serve with fresh tomatoes, grilled vegetables, greens, onion, cheese and dry wine.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lemon

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice, strained if fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or 2 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 medium onions, cut into 1/4 inch chuncks
10 scallions, trimmed
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Marinade: In a large bowl, beat together the grated onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add the meat and toss it in the marinade to coat it thoroughly, then allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours, tossing every hour or so to keep the meat moist.
  • Light a layer of coals in a charcoal broiler and burn until a white ash appears on the surface, or preheat your kitchen broiler to its highest point.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade and string them on 4 long skewers, pressing them firmly together, alternate the lamb with the chunks of onion.
  • Broil 4" from the source of the heat, turning the skewers occasionally, until the meat is done to your taste and the onions are brown.
  • For rare allow about 10 minutes; well-done (which is more typical of Georgian cooking) will take about 15.
  • Slide the meat off onto individual plates and garnish with scallions and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.1, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 163.3, Sodium 729.5, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 39.5

LAMB SHASHLIKS WITH ROSEMARY & GARLIC



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Lamb leg meat is perfect for these Turkish kebabs, skewered with green peppers and red onions

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Main course

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes about 14 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small leg of lamb (1.5kg/3lb 5oz), boned and cut into large chunks
1 lemon , juiced and roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
20 garlic cloves , finely chopped
handful rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and chopped
3 green peppers , cubed
2 red onions , cut into wedges
warmed flatbreads
natural yogurt
chilli sauce
chopped tomato and cucumber

Steps:

  • Mix the lamb with the lemon and juice, oil, garlic and rosemary. Season well. Cover with cling film and leave to chill for a few hours or, if possible, overnight.
  • Thread the lamb onto large metal or wooden skewers, alternating with the peppers and onions. (If using wooden skewers, soak for 20 mins before using.)
  • Get your coals hot, then put the lamb skewers over the heat and cook for about 5 mins until well coloured. Turn over and cook for a further 5-10 mins until cooked to your liking and nicely charred. To test if the lamb is done, put a large skewer into the middle of the meat and press down on the flesh. If the juice that runs from it is bloody, it's not cooked enough. If the juice is pink and watery, the lamb is cooked the way I like it. If the liquid is completely clear, the lamb is well done. Allow the meat to rest for a few mins before serving with flatbreads, yogurt, chilli sauce, and tomato and cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right lamb: Opt for a tender cut of lamb, such as leg of lamb or loin chops.
  • Marinate the lamb: Marinating the lamb in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and oil helps tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Skewer the lamb: Use metal skewers to prevent the lamb from burning. Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • Grill the lamb over medium heat: This will help prevent the lamb from overcooking and drying out. Cook the lamb for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  • Serve the lamb immediately: Lamb shashlik kebabs are best served hot off the grill. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki sauce or mint chutney.

Conclusion:

Grilled lamb shashlik kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can create tender, juicy, and flavorful lamb kebabs that will impress your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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