Turkey Shawarma

1 shawarma

Serving Size

1 day

Prep Time

1 day

Total Time

Cardamom and harissa give roasted turkey authentic shawarma flavor inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. Wrap in a pita, drizzle with tzatziki, toss on some red cabbage slaw and pair with a cold beer for a mouthwatering happy hour must-have.

Ingredients

Turkey Shawarma

3 ½ cup(s)

Marinade

— as needed

Oil

1 ea.

Pita bread or Lebanese flatbread, warm

¼ cup(s)

Tzatziki Sauce

2 oz.

Caramelized onions, sliced

3 tbsp.

Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Directions

  1. 1. Prep the turkey by marinating the raw slices for 24 hours, stirring every 8–10 hours.
  2. 2. Once the turkey is fully marinated, remove it from the marinade and allow the excess to drain.
  3. 3. Preheat the grill (gas or charcoal) to medium-high heat. Prep the grilling grid with a light coating of oil.
  4. 4. Grill the sliced, marinated turkey to a golden brown (there should be a few dark spots from grilling) on both sides. The internal temperature must reach 165°F.
  5. 5. Spread 1–2 tablespoons of the Tzatziki Sauce down the center of the pita or flatbread and arrange the cooked turkey on top of it.
  6. 6. Top the turkey with the caramelized sliced onions and Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw as desired.
  7. 7. Fold the pita or flatbread around the ingredients and serve.

Ingredients

Marinade

Yield: 3 ½ cups

4 tbsp.

Garlic, minced

3 tbsp.

Coriander, ground

3 tbsp.

Roasted cumin, ground

3 tbsp.

Cardamom, ground

1 tbsp.

Harissa

2 tbsp.

Paprika, smoked

1 tsp.

Sea salt

½ cup(s)

Fresh lemon juice

3 tbsp.

Lemon zest

¾ cup(s)

Olive oil

⅛ tsp.

Roasted cinnamon

2 tsp.

Black pepper, ground

2 tsp.

Mediterranean oregano, dry leaves

2 tsp.

Allspice, ground

1½ tsp.

Turmeric, ground

3 ea.

Fresh bay leaves

Directions

  1. 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large stainless steel bowl or 4- to 6-inch half-size stainless steel hotel pan.
  2. 2. Blend well.

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

Yield: 3 cups

4 oz.

English cucumber, peeled, seeded, ¼-inch dice

16 oz.

Greek yogurt

1 tbsp.

Garlic, minced

2 tbsp.

Fresh mint, finely chopped

1 tbsp.

Lemon zest

3 tbsp.

Lemon juice

1 tbsp.

Extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp.

Red wine vinegar

2 tsp.

Kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1. Place the diced cucumber into a towel and squeeze dry. Discard the water.
  2. 2. Combine the remaining ingredients and blend well.
  3. 3. Place the sauce into a container with a lid and refrigerate.

Ingredients

Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Yield: 5 cups

½ cup(s)

Mint, roughly chopped

3 cup(s)

Red cabbage, thinly shredded

1 cup(s)

Carrots, thinly shredded

⅓ cup(s)

Lemon Vinaigrette

Directions

  1. 1. Toss all the ingredients together in a stainless steel bowl.
  2. 2. Refrigerate for 10–20 minutes before using.

Ingredients

Lemon Vinaigrette

Yield: ⅓ cup

1 tsp.

Lemon zest, finely chopped

2 tbsp.

Fresh lemon juice

½ tsp.

Sugar

— as needed

Salt, to taste

3 tsp.

Olive oil

— as needed

Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1. In a stainless steel bowl, combine the zest, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Whisk with a wire whip.
  2. 2. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  3. 3. Whisk in the pepper and adjust the salt.
  4. 4. Allow the vinaigrette to stand for 5 minutes before using.
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