Lamb Shawarma Recipe
Slow roasted middle eastern spiced lamb on pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion, lettuce.
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Ingredients
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Lamb Shawarma Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Lamb
Rub the marinade all over the lamb shoulder and place it in a sealed bag or container. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Toppings
While the lamb is roasting, prepare your toppings: dice the tomato, thinly slice the onion, and shred the lettuce.
- 5
Warm the Pita
About 10 minutes before the lamb is done, warm the pita bread in the oven or on a skillet.
- 6
Assemble the Shawarma
Once the lamb is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the lamb thinly. To serve, take a piece of pita, add sliced lamb, top with tzatziki, diced tomato, onion, and shredded lettuce.
