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Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 181/serving
high-protein
Contains: gluten dairy
Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

  2. 2

    Add the lamb cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

  3. 3

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread 4-5 pieces of marinated lamb onto each skewer.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until nicely charred and cooked to medium (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).

  5. 5

    While the lamb cooks, warm the pita bread on the grill for 30 seconds per side.

  6. 6

    Mix the Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and pepper to make a simple tzatziki sauce.

  7. 7

    Remove lamb from skewers and serve in warm pita bread with yogurt sauce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

Chef's Note

"This authentic souvlaki brings the vibrant flavors of Greece to your table with minimal effort. The key is marinating the lamb for at least 30 minutes to let those herbs and lemon work their magic—serve with warm pita and plenty of tzatziki for the perfect Mediterranean feast."

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