Name: Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: 1½ pounds leg of lamb, (well-trimmed and cut into 20 equal cubes (about 1-inch each)); 8 thin lemon wedges; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for grill); 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 4 medium garlic cloves, (minced); coarse salt and ground pepper, (to taste); flat-leaf parsley, (for garnish); tzatziki sauce ((store bought or homemade))

These Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs are super simple to make on the grill!

Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs on a platter

Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs are delicious served with tzatziki sauce. We don’t often think about picking up lamb to grill, but it’s a nice change from grilling chicken, beef, pork or fish. It turns out so tender and wonderful when it’s lightly marinated and hot off the grill.

Lemon garlic lamb kebabs in a pan ready for marinade

Ingredients needed:

leg of lamb
lemon wedges and lemon juice
extra virgin olive oil
garlic
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
flat leaf parsley (optional)
tzatziki sauce (for serving)

lemon garlic lamb kebabs on a grill platter

How to make Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

Heat the grill to high. Assemble 4 long skewers, alternating 5 lamb cubes with 2 lemon wedges on each. Arrange the skewers in a nonmetallic dish.

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and garlic. Pour the marinade over the skewers; turn to coat. Let stand for at least 5 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally). Season with salt and pepper.

Lightly oil the grates. Place the skewers on the grill; cover the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks are visible and the meat is cooked to the desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs on a platter

Serve the kebabs with sauce and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. Serve with tzatziki sauce for dunking, if you’d like. Enjoy!

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Lemon Garlic Lamb Kebabs

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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Marinating Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 34 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: kebabs, lamb, Lemon

Servings: servings

Calories: 302kcal

Author: RecipeGirl.com (adapted from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast)

Ingredients

1½ pounds leg of lamb, well-trimmed and cut into 20 equal cubes (about 1-inch each)
8 thin lemon wedges
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
coarse salt and ground pepper, to taste
flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
tzatziki sauce (store bought or homemade)

Instructions

KEBABS

Heat the grill to high. Assemble 4 long skewers, alternating 5 lamb cubes with 2 lemon wedges on each. Arrange the skewers in a nonmetallic dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and garlic. Pour the marinade over the skewers; turn to coat. Let stand for at least 5 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally). Season with salt and pepper.
Lightly oil the grates. Place the skewers on the grill; cover the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks are visible and the meat is cooked to the desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Serve the kebabs with sauce and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

Notes

For PALEO or DAIRY FREE, serve without the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 665mg, Potassium: 345mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 63IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 2mg