Lamb Shawarma Recipe
Marinated lamb served with garlic sauce and pita bread.
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Ingredients
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Lamb Marinade
Garlic Sauce
Serving
Method
Lamb Marinade Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Lamb
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and yogurt. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Add Lamb
Add the lamb strips to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for optimal flavor.
Garlic Sauce Preparation
- 3
Prepare Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt until smooth and well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cooking the Lamb
- 4
Assembling the Shawarma
- 5
Assemble the Shawarma
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave. Place cooked lamb strips onto the pita, top with garlic sauce, chopped parsley, sliced tomato, and cucumber.
- 6
Serve
Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade lamb shawarma!
