Spiced Lamb Shawarma Skewers with Tahini Yogurt Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Juicy lamb chunks marinated in shawarma spices, grilled on skewers and served with a cooling tahini yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp tahini paste
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp salt to form a marinade. Add 1.5 lbs 1-inch cubed boneless lamb leg and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated lamb cubes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Grill lamb skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until lamb is cooked to desired doneness and has charred edges.
4. Step 4: While lamb cooks, prepare tahini yogurt drizzle by whisking together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp tahini paste, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Remove lamb skewers from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with tahini yogurt sauce and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.