Halal Spiced Lamb Shoulder: Perfectly Tender & Juicy Every Time

Halal Twist by Hasan

This aromatic halal lamb shoulder is heavily spiced with cumin and coriander, seared to perfection, and roasted until fall-apart tender. Ideal for wraps, rice bowls, or served with fresh vegetables.

Serves 4 serving(s) Time 1hr Status Halal with Notes

Why This Recipe is Halal

Uses lamb shoulder from halal-certified meat sources.
All spices and oils are naturally halal and plant-based.
No alcohol or questionable additives in any ingredients.

A Closer Look at the Ingredients

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Lamb source

What to watch for: Lamb must be from halal-certified slaughter.

The halal solution: Purchase from trusted halal butchers or look for halal certification labels.

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Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit

Ingredient	Status	Note
lamb shoulder	questionable	Must be from halal slaughter
olive oil	halal	Plant-based
cumin	halal	Spice
coriander	halal	Spice
salt	halal	Mineral

What You’ll Need

2 lbs halal-certified lamb shoulder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp coriander
1 tsp salt

Let’s Cook

Season lamb shoulder heavily with cumin, coriander, and salt.
Sear lamb on all sides in olive oil until golden brown.
Roast in oven at 350°F until tender (about 45 minutes).
Rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Halal Spiced Lamb Shoulder roasted and ready to serve - Halal recipe — Halal Spiced Lamb Shoulder roasted and ready to serve – Halal recipe

Nutrition, Per Serving

550Calories

40gProtein

60gCarbs

0gFat

3gFiber

35gSugar

10mgSodium

Notes From My Kitchen

For extra tenderness, marinate the lamb overnight with the spices and olive oil.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness (145°F for medium).
Slice against the grain for the most tender bites.