Baked Lamb Shawarma with Spiced Garlic Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Oven-baked lamb shoulder slices infused with shawarma spices, paired with a zesty garlic sauce for a rich Middle Eastern flavor. This middle eastern ready in about 35 minutes pairs boneless lamb shoulder, thinly sliced, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces pita bread

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well to form a spice blend.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless lamb shoulder to the spice mix and toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
3. Step 3: Arrange the lamb slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lamb is browned and cooked to medium doneness.
4. Step 4: While lamb bakes, prepare garlic sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Remove lamb from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm lamb slices wrapped in 4 warmed pita breads, drizzled generously with the garlicky yogurt sauce and sprinkled with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.