Turkish Shish Kebab

Name: Turkish Shish Kebab
Prep time: 4 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb; juice of 2 lemons; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic

Prep: 240 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

Turkish Shish Kebab is a flavorful grilled dish featuring tender lamb cubes marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for summer barbecues or outdoor gatherings, it offers a juicy, smoky taste with aromatic citrus and garlic notes that appeal to meat lovers and grill enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

1 leg of lamb ⓘ
juice of 2 lemons ⓘ
1/4 cup olive oil ⓘ
2 cloves garlic ⓘ

Instructions

Place lamb in a bowl.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, and crushed garlic to the lamb and marinate for at least 3 to 4 hours.
Thread marinated lamb onto skewers.
Sprinkle meat lightly with salt.
Cook on skewers over charcoal fire until desired doneness.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

397 kcal 20% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV

Total Fat 34.5g 44% DV

Carbs 16.8g 6% DV

Fiber 0.6g 2% DV

Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 157.3mg 7% DV

Potassium 206.8mg 4% DV

Cholesterol 18.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.3mcg

Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 25.5mg 2% DV

Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).