Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Turkish Spiced Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder paired with a refreshing Turkish yogurt sauce infused with garlic and herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 225 minutes, pairs Bone-in lamb shoulder, Olive oil, Ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 3 lbs Bone-in lamb shoulder
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1 tbsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped Fresh mint
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped Fresh dill
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place lamb in a roasting pan and roast uncovered for 3 to 3½ hours until fork-tender and internal temperature reaches 195°F.
3. Step 3: While lamb cooks, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Remove lamb from oven and let rest covered loosely with foil for 15 minutes before slicing.
5. Step 5: Serve lamb slices with a generous dollop of the Turkish spiced yogurt sauce on the side.