Lamb is the ideal barbecue meat; it’s tender, succulent and lighter than beef or other stodgier meats. But if you’re looking for some inspiration and want to do something a bit different with lamb this summer, we have just the recipes for you. The following recommendations from our authors combine lamb with fresh, summery flavours, from tzatziki, to pistachios, to a wide and tantalising array of spices.
Meliz Berg’s Köfte Kebabs and Garlic Sauce
If you don’t own a grill, you can still make Meliz Berg’s version of köfte kebabs in the oven or the air fryer. Hosting can be stressful, so prepare the garlic sauce the night before.
Lamb Souvlaki with Flatbreads, Tzatziki, Tomatoes and Pickles
Bring a touch of Greece to your summer barbecue with Rick Stein’s lamb souvlaki recipe. Expect fresh flavours of Greek oregano, lemon, tzatziki and, of course, crispy lamb.
Meliz Berg’s Lamb Chops
These are not your standard lamb chops. Marinated in sweet red pepper paste, and a host of spices, this dish is sure to be the star of your garden party.
Lamb and Pistachio Kofta
This Arabic-inspired cuisine marries lean lamb meat with chopped pistachios to give the dish a bit of crunch. Serve with tabbouleh, garlic sauce, and flatbreads.
Chargrilled Lamb Cutlets, Chermoula
Lamb cutlets are best cooked on the barbecue. And this Moroccan-inspired dish is sure to get guests talking, with its seasoning of spiced chermoula and herbs.
Gourmet Lamb Burger
This lamb burger is succulent enough on its own, but author Harry Eastwood takes the fresh summer flavours to the next level by adding halloumi, red onion, garlic, and coriander mayonnaise.
Chargrilled Lamb Leg Three Ways
After chargrilling your lamb on the barbecue, authors Clare Lattin and Tom Hill recommend three distinct ways to serve it. Our favourite is with the labneh and poached apricots – for a sweet, succulent flavour.
Spiced Lamb, Aubergine and Mint
OK, so it’s technically the aubergines that need to go on the barbecue on this recipe (for a divine smoky flavour) while the lamb cooks on the hob. But we still think this moreish lamb dish should be a staple at your summer barbecue.
