lamb souvlaki recipe

Lamb Souvlaki Recipe

Categories: Main Dishes | Meat Dishes | Mezedes | Recipes

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Cooking Information

Prep Time:
120 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
140 mins

Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 800g lamb leg or shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2–3 cm cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of sweet paprika
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Equipment

Introduction

Lamb Souvlaki is a rich, traditional Greek dish featuring tender cubes of marinated lamb grilled on skewers. Known for its deep, savoury flavour and perfect pairing with lemon, oregano, and garlic, it's ideal for a summer barbecue or a hearty family meal.

Instructions

1. Marinate the lamb:

    • In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add lamb cubes and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours (or overnight for best flavour).

2. Prepare skewers:

    • Thread the marinated lamb onto skewers.

3. Grill:

    • Preheat grill pan or BBQ to medium-high. Grill lamb skewers for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on the outside and tender inside.

4. Serve:

    • Plate with warm pita, tzatziki, or grilled vegetables.

Tips

  • Lamb shoulder offers more fat and flavour, but leg is leaner.
  • Don’t overcook—lamb should stay juicy and slightly pink in the centre.
  • Add red onion or pepper chunks to the skewers for a colourful twist.
  • Great with lemon roasted potatoes or a Greek village salad.

 

 

Nutritional Information

Calories:
380 Kcal

Protein:
32 g

Fat:
26 g

Saturates:
10 g

Sugar:
0.5 g

Salt:
1.2 g

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