Name: Lamb Souvlaki Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; Wooden or metal skewers

Lamb Souvlaki Recipe

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This authentic Lamb Souvlaki recipe is a flavorful Greek dish made with marinated lamb cubes grilled on skewers. Perfect for a Mediterranean meal, it features herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil. Serve it with pita and tzatziki for a classic Greek experience.

Author: Jessica
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including marination)
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Wooden or metal skewers

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar.
Add lamb cubes and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Thread lamb onto skewers.
Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked to desired doneness.

Serve hot with pita bread and tzatziki.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the lamb overnight. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 420mg

Find it online: https://cookingwithjessica.com/lamb-souvlaki-recipe/