Grilled Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Juicy lamb skewers marinated in a fragrant blend of Moroccan spices, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe (high protein), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs lamb leg, trimmed and cubed, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb lamb leg, trimmed and cubed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb cubed lamb leg, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat all lamb pieces. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
Step 3: Grill the lamb skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to medium doneness and has charred edges.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint and 1 minced garlic clove. Serve the grilled lamb skewers hot alongside the yogurt sauce for dipping.