Herbed Lamb, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs

Succulent lamb kebabs marinated in a Mediterranean herb blend of thyme and rosemary, skewered with fresh zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for grilling and entertaining.

6 servings

7 hr 46 min

Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

•1 clove garlic
•1½ teaspoons salt
•⅜ cup lemon juice
•1½ teaspoons black pepper
•1⅛ cup olive oil
•¼ cup thyme
•1½ tablespoons rosemary
•2 pounds lamb
•3 medium zucchini
•24 whole cherry tomatoes
•16 pieces wooden skewers
•1 hour soaking time

Cooking Instructions

1.
Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.
5 min
2.
Whisk together garlic paste, lemon juice, and pepper in a large bowl, then whisk in oil, thyme, and rosemary until combined well. Put lamb in a large sealable bag, then add 3/4 cup herb marinade and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate lamb, chilled, at least 6 hours or up to 8. Reserve remaining marinade, covered and chilled.
360 min
3.
About an hour before grilling, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut diagonally crosswise, alternating direction with each cut, to create triangle shapes. Put zucchini in another large sealable bag, then pour reserved marinade over zucchini and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate zucchini at room temperature 1 hour. (Marinating zucchini any longer will result in a mushy texture.)
60 min
4.
Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderately high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure
15 min
5.
While grill is heating, drain lamb, discarding marinade, then thread cubes 1/4 inch apart onto 8 skewers.
10 min
6.
Transfer zucchini to a bowl, reserving marinade, and thread zucchini onto 4 skewers (without lamb). Thread tomatoes onto remaining 4 skewers.
10 min
7.
Lightly oil grill rack and grill kebabs (covered only if using gas grill), turning occasionally, until tomatoes are softened but not falling apart, 2 to 3 minutes; zucchini is tender, 4 to 6 minutes; and lamb is medium-rare, about 6 minutes. Serve kebabs drizzled with reserved marinade (from zucchini).
6 min

Cooking Instructions

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.

5 min

Whisk together garlic paste, lemon juice, and pepper in a large bowl, then whisk in oil, thyme, and rosemary until combined well. Put lamb in a large sealable bag, then add 3/4 cup herb marinade and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate lamb, chilled, at least 6 hours or up to 8. Reserve remaining marinade, covered and chilled.

360 min

About an hour before grilling, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut diagonally crosswise, alternating direction with each cut, to create triangle shapes. Put zucchini in another large sealable bag, then pour reserved marinade over zucchini and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate zucchini at room temperature 1 hour. (Marinating zucchini any longer will result in a mushy texture.)

60 min

Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderately high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure

15 min

While grill is heating, drain lamb, discarding marinade, then thread cubes 1/4 inch apart onto 8 skewers.

10 min

Transfer zucchini to a bowl, reserving marinade, and thread zucchini onto 4 skewers (without lamb). Thread tomatoes onto remaining 4 skewers.

10 min

Lightly oil grill rack and grill kebabs (covered only if using gas grill), turning occasionally, until tomatoes are softened but not falling apart, 2 to 3 minutes; zucchini is tender, 4 to 6 minutes; and lamb is medium-rare, about 6 minutes. Serve kebabs drizzled with reserved marinade (from zucchini).

6 min