Pan-Sautéed Lamb Shawarma with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Thinly sliced lamb spiced with traditional shawarma seasonings, pan-sautéed until tender, and served with quick pickled cucumbers and onions. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs lamb leg, thinly sliced, olive oil, and ground cumin 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pound lamb leg, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup white vinegar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 0.5 cup white vinegar, 0.5 cup water, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber and 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion. Let the vegetables pickle at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 1 pound thinly sliced lamb leg with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb slices in a single layer and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is browned and cooked through but still tender.
4. Step 4: Remove lamb from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Serve the lamb shawarma with drained pickled cucumbers and onions alongside warm flatbread or rice.