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Grilled Lamb Shashlik
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Grilled Lamb Shashlik

Spiced, juicy grilled lamb shashlik — a classic of the Israeli summer

⏱ 35 minMake ahead: 2 hr🍽 4 servings 🌍 Israeli👩‍🍳 Afoona

👨‍🍳 Method

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, grated onion, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt and black pepper, add the meat cubes and toss until all are coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
    BowlRefrigerator
  2. 2
    Thread the meat cubes onto skewers, alternating with the onion and peppers.
    Skewers
  3. 3
    Light the grill and heat it to high.
    Charcoal grillorGas grill
  4. 4
    Put the skewers on the grill and grill for 3–4 minutes per side, until the meat is browned outside.
    Tongs
    💡Don't move the skewer until the underside is charred and releases from the grate on its own; the second side needs much less time.
  5. 5
    Serve with rice, bread and Israeli salads.
849calories
64 gprotein
9 gcarbs
60 gfat
● protein 31%● carbs 4%● fat 65%

Per serving (389 g), of 4 servings

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🔧 Tools needed (5)

  • Refrigerator · Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
  • Bowl · Also works: Pot (None)
  • Skewers · Also works: Grill basket (Grill basket) · Toothpick (For small bites)
  • Tongs · Also works: Turner (None) · 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Fork (Pierces the meat)
  • Charcoal grill or Gas grill · one of them

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