Description
Sizzling Lebanese turkey kebabs bring Middle Eastern flavors to your dinner table with juicy grilled meat and creamy tahini sauce. Fragrant spices and fresh herbs create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with every tender, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground turkey
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Spices and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Equipment:
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate ground turkey with finely grated onion, crushed garlic, breadcrumbs, aromatic cumin, vibrant paprika, seasoning, and chopped parsley until thoroughly integrated.
- Segment the meat mixture into uniform portions and meticulously mold each section around wooden skewers, ensuring compact and even distribution.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium temperature (around 375°F), positioning skewers to achieve consistent cooking and golden-brown exterior.
- Grill kebabs for approximately 10-12 minutes, rotating periodically to guarantee even caramelization and complete internal cooking, confirming doneness through light char and firm texture.
- While kebabs cook, craft tahini sauce by whisking tahini with cool water, zesty lemon juice, minced garlic, and delicate salt until smooth and silky.
- Transfer sizzling kebabs onto serving platter, accompanying with luxurious tahini sauce positioned alongside for personalized drizzling and dipping.
Notes
- Use freshly grated onion for maximum flavor intensity and moisture in the kebab mixture.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Ensure turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safe consumption and prevent foodborne illness.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and potential charring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg