Grilled Lamb Skewers with Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes (1760 calories, 184g protein, 120g fat, 0g carbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (240 calories, 0g protein, 28g fat, 0g carbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (51 calories, 2g protein, 0.5g fat, 10g carbs)
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (33 calories, 1g protein, 0.3g fat, 8g carbs)
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (50 calories, 2g protein, 0.5g fat, 11g carbs)
- 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (60 calories, 2g protein, 0.2g fat, 15g carbs)
For Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (150 calories, 20g protein, 4g fat, 8g carbs)
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained (15 calories, 0.7g protein, 0.2g fat, 3g carbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Marinate the lamb with garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 2 hours.
- Thread the lamb, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until desired doneness.
- For tzatziki sauce: mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve the lamb skewers with the tzatziki sauce on the side.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 2359 total
Protein: 211.7g total
Fat: 153.7g total
Carbs: 55g total
Plating:
Gallery skewers elegantly on a warm plate, showing off the beautiful charred edges of the lamb and colorful bell peppers. Drizzle some tzatziki sauce on top, letting it add a beautiful white contrast to the dish, and serve some extra sauce on the side in a small bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill and a lemon wedge, which will provide a vibrant splash of green and yellow. The overall look should be colorful, fresh, and appetizing, highlighting the look of a balanced and high protein meal.