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Lamb Shawarma Wraps

Tender, spiced lamb cooked in a skillet with warm pita and fresh toppings. Authentic Lebanese flavors ready in under 20 minutes with pantry staples.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Lamb Shawarma Wraps
casualsatisfyinglebaneselambtenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Add lamb, breaking it into small pieces. Cook without stirring 2 minutes until browned.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in onion. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion softens.

  4. Step 4

    Add garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze half the lemon over the lamb. Taste and adjust salt and spices.

  6. Step 6

    Warm pita in the same skillet 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.

  7. Step 7

    Divide lamb mixture among pita. Top with tomato, cucumber, and parsley.

  8. Step 8

    Serve immediately with remaining lemon wedge for squeezing.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring spoons

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