Lamb and Mint Kebabs with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy lamb cubes marinated in mint and garlic, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Lamb shoulder, Fresh mint, Garlic 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine lamb with 1/4 cup chopped mint, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Thread marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, alternating with cherry tomatoes if desired.
  3. Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush skewers with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Step 4: Grill kebabs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lamb is cooked to medium-rare.
  5. Step 5: While kebabs cook, prepare sauce: grate 1 peeled medium cucumber, mix with 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. Step 6: Serve grilled lamb kebabs hot with cucumber yogurt sauce on the side.

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