• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Living Well Kitchen
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Favorites
  • Easy Meals
  • Main Dish
  • Health
  • Quiz
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Favorites
    • Easy Meals
    • Main Dish
    • Health
    • Quiz
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Main Dish » Meat

    Lemon Herb Lamb Kabobs

    Published: Jun 16, 2015 · Updated: Apr 14, 2024 · Post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Proof that lamb doesn't have to be fussy or intimidating, these Lemon Herb U.S. Lamb Kabobs are delicious and easy to make

    Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own.

    silver platter on wooden pier with lamb and vegetable kabobs

    Summer is my jam. I love the warm weather, the weekends spent on the water, and the food... fresh produce and food on the grill = yum. Summer is so wonderful!

    I spend many summer weekends at our bay house with family, and we always enjoy leisurely days filled with activities on the water and delicious food & drinks.

    little girl and adult reaching for lamb kabobs on a pier

    It's basically a given that the grill will be involved in one or all meals. It is way too toasty outside to sit in a hot kitchen and turn on the oven or stove. No thank you.

    The grill is definitely the way to go, and grilled food just tastes like summer.

    You know what was made for the grill? Lamb. Lamb was totally made for the grill!

    silver platter with lamb and vegetable kabobs

    Wait, don't get nervous about cooking lamb on the grill. It's incredibly easy; I was honestly surprised how simple it was!

    Naturally, being with my family and all, I had my grandmother Nan help me create a grilled lamb recipe. It turned out amazing! {Note: all of Nan's ideas turn out amazing!}

    little girl and female holding lamb kabobs on a wooden pier

    We decided on making kabobs with a butterfly leg of lamb and tons of colorful fresh veggies. That idea was genius! Kabobs are made for summer. They are portable and pretty and perfect.

    I specifically look for Shepherd's Pride or Cedar Springs American lamb because the family ranchers take the extra care to raise lambs as nature intended -- and you can taste the difference!

    Their lamb is fresh and safe -- grown in America instead of being shipped from Australia or somewhere else over 10,000 miles away.

    lamb, zucchini, mushrooms, squash, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, lemons

    How to Make Lemon Herb US Lamb Kabobs

    These kabobs are pretty simple to make.

    Chop all your veggies, whisk up a quick & easy marinade, and let the lamb & veggies marinate for about an hour. Then everything is good to go on the grill. It's that easy.

    Along with Nan, I had my trusty helper Joy stir the marinade and give the ultimate yay or nay on the success of the recipe.

    smiling little girl in white nightgown stirring a marinade in a glass measuring cup

    Seeing a six-year-old dance while enjoying lamb from a kabob is one of the best experiences ever; I'll tell you that.

    Lamb kabobs + dancing on the wharf is the best way to spend a summer evening.

    little girl smiling and eating lamb kabobs

    A really important tip when you're slicing your lamb for the grill: make sure to cut against the grain.

    I started by slicing the meal into strips against the grain. Then I cut each slice into chunks by cutting on the diagonal to keep everything against the grain.

    Cutting with the grain is a total no-no when it comes to slicing meat. Just say no!

    lamb and vegetable kabobs on the grill

    Other than that, you just want to make sure to marinate your lamb for at least an hour or so, and pick your favorite veggies to grill.

    Not pictured is the corn we grilled as our starch to go along with the nutritious, colorful produce and delicious, high quality protein in American lamb.

    Speaking of high quality protein, lamb is full of goodness. Lamb is an excellent source of protein, zinc, niacin, selenium, and Vitamin B12. It also has iron and riboflavin.

    When picking lamb, your leaner options are leg, loin, and shank.

    little girl excited with mouth open holding a piece of lamb

    So forget about your previous misconception that lamb was fussy or hard to prepare, and fire up that grill to make these lemony, herbalicious lamb kabobs.

    Your tastebuds can thank me later.

    little girl smiling and taking lamb off a skewer

    Seriously, if the world's most adorable almost six-year-old's love for these lamb kabobs can't convince you to try this tasty recipe, I don't know what will.

    little girl taking a lamb kabob off a silver platter with lamb and vegetable kabobs

    Some other great lamb recipes:

    • Instant Pot Lamb Curry
    • Curry Lamb Stuffed Zucchini
    • Lamb Stuffed Peppers
    silver platter on wooden pier with vegetable and lamb kabobs

    Lemon Herb Lamb Kabobs

    Proof that lamb doesn't have to be fussy or intimidating; these delicious grilled Lemon Herb Lamb Kabobs are easy to make
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    for the lamb:

    • 2 pounds Cedar Springs or Shepherd's Pride butterflied leg of lamb
    • ½ cup fresh lemon juice about 3 to 4 lemons
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon creole mustard
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 3 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary

    for the veggies:

    • 2 medium bell peppers chopped
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 1 pound zucchini chopped
    • 1 pound yellow squash chopped
    • 1 pound mushrooms whole
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1-2 lemons
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

    Instructions

    for the lamb:

    • Slice the lamb against the grain and chop into 1-2 inch pieces on a diagonal. Add to a zip top bag or plastic or glass container.
    • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, creole mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Pour marinate over lamb and refrigerate for at least one hour.

    for the veggies:

    • Meanwhile, chop the veggies. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, thyme, and rosemary. Toss marinade with veggies.
    • To cook:
    • Preheat the grill to medium high. Thread lamb onto skewers. Thread veggies onto skewers. When ready to grill, reduce heat to medium. Cook lamb and veggies on the grill for 10 minutes covered over medium. Uncover, rotate and cook another 15-20 minutes until medium rare or to desired doneness. Let veggies cook a few minutes longer until tender.
    • Lamb will cook for a total of 20-25 minutes; veggies will cook for a total of 30-35 minutes.
    • Enjoy!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Herb Lamb Kabobs
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    250
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    45
    mg
    15
    %
    Sodium
     
    955
    mg
    42
    %
    Potassium
     
    941
    mg
    27
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    19
    g
    38
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1575
    IU
    32
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    85.9
    mg
    104
    %
    Calcium
     
    46
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    2.9
    mg
    16
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    What's your favorite way to enjoy lamb?

    aunt and girl smiling while holding lamb kabobs on a wooden pier

    More Meat

    • cut fresh avocado next to a bowl of rice with beef carnitas topped with sliced avocados.
      Beef Carnitas
    • two bowl of beef soup on blue and white napkins with silver spoons and garlic bread
      Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
    • plate with cooked sausage next to the basket of an air fryer.
      Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage
    • two ground beef taco bowls with various toppings next to a patterned napkin, cut avocado, silver spoons, and fresh cilantro.
      Ground Beef Taco Bowls
    215 shares
    • Yummly
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dietitan Jess

      June 16, 2015 at 11:41 am

      I've only had lamb a couple times- as a burger... I definitely need to try it some other ways! Your helper is adorable!

      Reply
      • Meme

        June 16, 2015 at 10:43 pm

        Love lamb burgers, but you definitely need to try them in kabobs! And thanks -- I agree 😉

        Reply
    2. Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog

      June 16, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      So cute and such a yummy looking lamb recipe!!

      Reply
      • Meme

        June 16, 2015 at 10:46 pm

        Thanks Regan! It is pretty yummy!

        Reply
    3. Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose

      June 16, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Beautiful pics of you and your niece! Will have to try these kabobs soon!

      Reply
      • Meme

        June 16, 2015 at 10:47 pm

        Aw thanks Lauren!! You definitely need to try them 🙂 xo

        Reply
    4. Vasu Thorpe

      June 19, 2015 at 5:50 am

      Love these pictures and I will have to make these soon! I've only used lamb in sliders/burgers and these look like the perfect Summer recipe.

      Reply
      • Meme

        July 20, 2015 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks Vasu!! You totally need to try these! I had only really had lamb burgers before too but I loved these 🙂

        Reply
    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Meme holding Watson at a restaurant in san diego.

    Hi, I'm Meme!

    A thirty-something registered dietitian nutritionist here to help you enjoy food, make eating easier, and live free of diets & shame.

    About Meme

    Popular Posts

    • silver fork on a white plate with green beans and pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes covered in gravy.
      Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

    • white wicker table with a jar of chocolate sauce with a silver spoon drizzling sauce into it.
      Easy Chocolate Sauce

    • yellow hammer drink in red cup with cherry on top, red beads
      Yellow Hammer Drink

    • white bowl with tomato salsa next to fresh cilantro, garlic, onion, and lemon on a wooden table.
      Low Sodium Salsa

    • two bowls of rotini topped with crawfish Monica sauce next to lemons, green onions, and a green napkin.
      Crawfish Monica Recipe

    • glass bowl with chicken salad on a yellow and white towel surrounded with butter crackers.
      Chicken Salad without Mayo

    Easy Recipes

    • salmon fillets covered in pesto in a white baking dish on wooden table
      Pesto Salmon

    • two white bowls of chicken apple curry topped with sliced almonds and fresh mint, apple, and blue pot with more chicken curry sauce
      Chicken Apple Curry

    • bowl of pork with avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips next to fresh cilantro and a blue napkin.
      Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork

    • two ground beef taco bowls with various toppings next to a patterned napkin, cut avocado, silver spoons, and fresh cilantro.
      Ground Beef Taco Bowls

    • white plate with two slices of roasted vegetables pizza next to parmesan, fresh basil, a microplane, a bowl of pizza sauce, and a baking sheet with pizza.
      Roasted Vegetable Pizza

    • 4 stuffed sweet potato topped with chicken, black beans, and cheese on foil-lined baking sheet.
      Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Soup Season

    • two mugs with tomato soup topped with cheese chips next to a napkin with two spoons, a carrot, a can of tomatoes, and an onion.
      Tomato Soup with Canned Tomatoes

    • bowl of lentil soup topped with cheese next to scattered green lentils and a Microplane with parmesan cheese.
      Salsa Lentil Soup

    • bowl of turkey white bean chili topped with fresh avocado next fresh avocado and cilantro.
      White Bean Turkey Chili

    • steak potato soup in a bowl with green onions and grated cheese with a silver spoon next to potatoes, pot of soup and block of cheese
      Steak and Potato Soup

    See more Soup →

    In Season Veggies

    • blue pot with sauteed green beans and a wooden spoon on a white countertop
      Sautéed Green Beans

    • white bowl of roasted bell peppers next to a silver air fryer.
      Air Fryer Bell Peppers

    • red napkin with cooked carrots, rosemary sprig, cooked chicken on a white plate
      Garlic Rosemary Carrots

    • The Science of Caramelized Onions from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge
      Caramelized Onions

    More veggie recipes

    Footer

    as seen in:

    logos for cnn, huffpost, and self magazine.
    logos for buzzfeed, mbc news, brit + co, and women's health.

    Sign up for emails and updates!

    Subscribe for free!
    • About Meme
    • Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
    • Contact
    • Services
    • ↑ back to top

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 - Powered by Feast+

    We use cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT
    215 shares

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.