Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips

Name: Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Israeli, Lebanese, Turkish
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.5 cup Diced Onion; 0.13 tsp Ground Cloves; 0.5 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.13 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 5 lb Lamb Shoulder; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.75 tsp Mace; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt; 1 tbsp Salt; 0.25 cup Water; 1 tbsp White Vinegar

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Israeli 🇮🇱Lebanese 🇱🇧Turkish 🇹🇷 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Anabolic Diet

Spiced Lamb Shawarma Strips feature tender lamb marinated in tangy yogurt with warm cumin, nutmeg, and clove, then cooked until richly seasoned and juicy. The balance of citrus and aromatic spices creates deep, layered flavor with a gentle heat from cayenne. Serve for a relaxed dinner with flatbreads, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables.

Prep30 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the yogurt, water, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, onion, and garlic into a large mixing bowl.
2

Whisk in the salt, black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, clove, mace, and cayenne pepper until evenly combined.
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.