Lamb Shawarma

Lamb Shawarma

This is a wonderful Middle Eastern dish that I was introduced to by a friend of mine from Lebanon. This recipe yields an absolutely amazing tasting and tender final product. Shawarma can be used in pitas, be put on fattoush, on hommus, or eaten plain.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 50 mins
Yield:
8 shawarmas
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ teaspoon ground mace
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Directions

Step 1
Place the yogurt, water, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, onion, and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, clove, mace, and cayenne pepper until evenly blended. Mix in the lamb strips to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours (the longer the better).

Step 2
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook the lamb strips in a single layer in batches until the fat melts and the meat has browned and is no longer pink on the inside, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376
Calories
27g
Fat
3g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 34%
Saturated Fat11g 55%
Cholesterol115mg 38%
Sodium966mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars2g
Protein29g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium61mg 5%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium380mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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