Grilled Kangaroo Skewers with Wattleseed and Lemon Myrtle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Tender kangaroo meat marinated in native Australian spices, grilled to perfection and served with a zesty lemon myrtle dipping sauce. This Australian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs kangaroo meat, wattleseed, lemon myrtle powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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

• 500 g, cut into 1-inch cubes kangaroo meat
• 1 tbsp, ground wattleseed
• 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped (for sauce) fresh lemon myrtle leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 500 g kangaroo meat cubes with 1 tbsp ground wattleseed, 1 tsp lemon myrtle powder, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat all pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread marinated kangaroo cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until the meat is medium rare to medium and has nice grill marks. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh lemon myrtle leaves, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve skewers hot with the sauce on the side.