High Protein Grilled Lamb Skewers

Elevate your weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues with these tender and flavorful High Protein Grilled Lamb Skewers. Featuring succulent chunks of marinated boneless lamb shoulder, these skewers are infused with a zesty Greek-inspired blend of Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and warming spices like cumin and coriander. Threaded alongside vibrant red onion wedges and juicy cherry tomatoes, each skewer delivers a burst of smoky chargrilled perfection. Perfectly suited for meal prep or gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes (plus marinating time) and delivers a protein-packed meal with plenty of bold, aromatic flavors. Garnished with fresh mint and served with light sides like Greek salad or fluffy couscous, these lamb skewers are a versatile crowd-pleaser you'll return to time and time again!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 kg Lamb shoulder, boneless
• 120 ml Greek yogurt
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 45 ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 2 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 pieces Red onion, cut into wedges
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes
• 12 pieces Wooden or metal skewers

Directions

Step 1

Cut the boneless lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes, ensuring the pieces are of similar size for even cooking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to form a thick marinade.

Step 3

Add the cubed lamb to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for enhanced flavor.

Step 4

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto the skewers, interspersed with red onion wedges and cherry tomatoes. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

Step 7

Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle the grilled lamb skewers with freshly chopped mint before serving. Serve warm with your choice of sides such as a Greek salad or couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1727.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3302.2

Total Fat 260.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 754.1mg	0%
Sodium 3138.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 195.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 409.6mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 3827.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 6.1%