Greek Lamb Souvlaki 1772237777252 M8hi
Tender cubes of marinated lamb leg grilled to perfection and served with a zesty lemon and herb finish.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Lamb leg, boneless and cubed
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 large Red onion, cut into chunks
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add the cubed lamb to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated.
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, though overnight is preferred for maximum flavor.
- 4
Thread the marinated lamb onto the soaked skewers, alternating with chunks of red onion.
- 5
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, approximately 12-15 minutes total, until the lamb reaches your desired level of doneness.
- 7
Remove from heat and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 8
Serve warm with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a fresh Greek salad.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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