Wood-Fired Mediterranean Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki

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

Juicy marinated lamb skewers grilled over high heat paired with a cooling cucumber yogurt tzatziki for a fresh Mediterranean experience. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb leg, trimmed and cubed, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 lb lamb leg, trimmed and cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed lamb leg and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: While the lamb marinates, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and well-drained cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Chill until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill the lamb skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred on the edges and medium-rare to medium inside. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb skewers hot with a side of chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.