How to Make Lamb Shawarma - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lamb shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish that is loved for its tender, flavorful meat and aromatic spices. This traditional dish is made by marinating thinly sliced lamb in a blend of spices and then roasting it on a vertical spit. The result is succulent, juicy lamb that is then sliced and served in a pita or flatbread with various accompaniments.

Shawarma has been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries and has since spread in popularity around the world. It is commonly found...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ teaspoon ground mace
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 shawarmas

  • Place the yogurt, water, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, onion, and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, clove, mace, and cayenne pepper until evenly blended. Mix in the lamb strips to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook the lamb strips in a single layer in batches until the fat melts and the meat has browned and is no longer pink on the inside, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 966mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 380mg