Grandpa Nick’s Georgian-Style Shashlik

Name: Grandpa Nick’s Georgian-Style Shashlik
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Russian, Turkish
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Pepper; 6 cloves Garlic; 2.5 lb Ground Lamb; 1 whole Lemon; 0.5 whole Red Onion; 2 cups Red Wine; 1 tsp Salt; 1 whole Shrimp Skewers

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Russian 🇷🇺Turkish 🇹🇷 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Paleo 🦴Carnivore 🥩Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Clean Eating

Grandpa Nick’s Georgian-Style Shashlik features lamb soaked in red wine and lemon, picking up a bright tang balanced by garlic and cracked black pepper. Grilled on skewers, the meat turns juicy with lightly charred edges and a fragrant, vineyard-kissed aroma—perfect for a relaxed weekend cookout or a festive family dinner.

Prep20 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Halve the lemon and squeeze out the juice. Cut 2 rind pieces into chunks.
2

Combine the lemon juice and rinds in a large glass or ceramic bowl with red wine, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly. Add the lamb and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or up to 18 hours.
3

Take the lamb out of the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the leftover marinade. Thread the lamb onto skewers.
4

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5

Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, on the preheated grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat reads at least 130 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium, about 15 minutes.