Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOle Tapas Lounge and RestaurantPintxos De Cordero Recipe

Pintxos De Cordero Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

2 grilled lamb skewers with a lime-cumin yogurt & almonds

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Ingredients

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Skewers

Yogurt Sauce

Method

Preparation of Skewers

  1. 1

    Marinate the Lamb

    In a large bowl, combine the cubed lamb shoulder, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all the lamb pieces are coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or preferably for 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Grill

    While the lamb marinates, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Skewers

    After marinating, thread the lamb pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

Cooking the Skewers

  1. 4

    Grill the Skewers

    Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.

  2. 5

    Remove and Rest

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

Preparation of Yogurt Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until well combined.

  2. 7

    Add Fresh Herbs and Nuts

    Fold in the chopped cilantro and chopped almonds into the yogurt mixture.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Pintxos

    To serve, place the grilled lamb skewers on a platter and drizzle or serve alongside the lime-cumin yogurt sauce. Enjoy your Pintxos de Cordero!

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