Lebanese Lamb Shawarma With Garlic Sauce
Lebanese Lamb Shawarma is a popular West Asian dish known for its flavorful and aromatic spices. This recipe combines tender marinated lamb with a creamy garlic sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless lamb, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced lamb and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread rounds in the skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Assemble the shawarma by placing the cooked lamb, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced onion on each pita bread. Drizzle with garlic sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large skillet Bowl for marinating
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Lebanese Lamb Shawarma with a side of tabbouleh salad and a refreshing cucumber yogurt dip.
Tips & tricks
For a smokier flavor, consider grilling the marinated lamb on a barbecue instead of using a stovetop skillet.
Cost
$20