Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips
Thin strips of lamb are marinated in creamy yogurt with lemon juice, vinegar, onion, garlic, and olive oil, then seasoned with cumin, nutmeg, cloves, mace, cayenne, and black pepper. The result is richly spiced with a gentle heat and bright tang, making it a flavorful centerpiece for a casual dinner or shared meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 for 12 to 24 hours (the longer, the better).
- 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 inside, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 3
Stir in the lamb strips to coat.
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
- 6
Cook the lamb strips in a single layer in batches, turning occasionally, until the fat renders and the meat is browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 759.03 kcal High 38%
- Protein 89.17 g Good Source 178%
- Carbohydrate 3.55 g 1%
- Total Fat 43.31 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 15.96 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 1.46 g High --
- Cholesterol 281.68 mg High 94%
- Sodium 211.89 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.56 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 151.96 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.64 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 679.82 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 26.88 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 759.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic, Ground Cloves. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 759.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips healthy?
- Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 759.03 calories and 89.17 g of protein, or 178% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 211.89 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.96 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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