Smoky Shawarma Lamb
Tender and flavorful lamb shawarma, marinated in a mix of Middle Eastern spices and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1.5 pounds Lamb ShoulderBoneless and thinly sliced
- ●2 tablespoons Smoky Shawarma Spice BlendAvailable in most Middle Eastern stores or online
- ●1/4 cup Kissed Olive OilUse a high-quality olive oil for best flavor
- ●2 tablespoons Eastern Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed for best flavor
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced for best flavor
- ●1 teaspoon Middle Eastern SaltUse a flaky sea salt for best flavor
- ●1/4 cup Fresh ParsleyChopped and used as a garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together shawarma spice blend, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
- 2
Add the sliced lamb to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 5
Remove the lamb from the marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- 6
Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- 7
Warm pita bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for 5 minutes.
- 8
Assemble the shawarma by slicing the lamb into thin strips and serving it in the pita with parsley and your desired toppings.