Grilled Citrus and Herb-Marinated Lamb Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Tender lamb cubes marinated in a vibrant citrus and herb mixture, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a cooling yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 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

• 1.5 lbs lamb leg, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated cucumber
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs lamb leg cubes to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3. Step 3: While lamb marinates, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 finely grated cucumber and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated lamb cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
5. Step 5: Grill the lamb skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the exterior is charred and the lamb reaches medium-rare to medium doneness.
6. Step 6: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the skewers with the chilled cucumber mint yogurt sauce.