Grilled Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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 (high protein) ready in about 27 minutes blends lamb leg, trimmed and cubed, ground cumin, ground coriander into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Grill the lamb skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to medium doneness and has charred edges.
4. 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.