4.8 from 30 votes
Greek Lamb Marinade
For a major upgrade in flavour, nothing works better than this Greek marinade for lamb. Masters of flavour, the Greeks keep it quick and easy and then let time do its magic.
Prep Time
5 mins
Marination
1 d
Total Time
1 d 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 622 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 lemons (juice of)
- 3 garlic cloves (peeled and chopped)
- 3 talks parsley (leaves & stalks, chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped)
- 2 bay leaves (fresh if possible)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2.2 lb lamb of your choice
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or zip-lock bag.
- Add the lamb of your choice and toss around to coat completely.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the bag and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 3 hours minuimum.
- Cook your lamb depending on the cut you chose.
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Notes
- Time is of the essence where any marinade is concerned. The longer you can leave it, the better it'll taste. 3 hours will give a good flavor, but 24 hours is noticeably better. A longer marination will also help tenderize the meat, giving a softer, juicer result when cooked.
- This marinade works for any cut of lamb. Steaks, chops, kebabs (gyros/souvlaki) as well as roast cuts like shoulder or leg. If you're using a roast cut, make deep incisions into the meat to help the marinade permeate everything.
- If you have a rolled boneless roast, unroll and spread the marinade inside then roll it back up and re-tie to secure.
- Change up the herbs you use. Oregano is traditional, but also rosemary. I'll also use fresh herbs like thyme, basil, marjoram, mint and dill too.
- Freeze the marinade by pouring into a small zip lock bag. Seal the bag and flatten out, squeezing out the air as you go. Seal tightly and it'll stay fresh for months. It will defrost in 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
622kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
754mg
(31%)
Potassium
812mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
122IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.