4.5 from 6 votes
Grilled Lamb Souvlaki
Delicious grilled lamb souvlaki skewers with rich, smoky garlic, oregano, and lemon flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 -6 skewers
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 boneless leg of lamb
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper fresh ground
- 1 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Remove excess fat, silver skin, and bone from your lamb. Cut the lamb into small, but uniform pieces, about 1”-1.5” square.
- Combine the zest and juice your lemon, diced garlic, remaining dry ingredients, and olive oil. Mix well and then add your lamb. Marinate in the fridge. I like to store the marinading lamb in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator. I recommend you allow the lamb to marinate for at least 30-45 minutes ideally 24 hours.
- When you’re ready to cook the lamb, place it on skewers keeping pieces of the same size together.
- Heat a grill to medium high. Cook the skewers, turning regularly until they are brown on all sides and reach an internal temperature of 130F degrees for medium doneness.
- Remove lamb from the grill and let rest for 5-7 minutes before serving. You can serve still on the skewer, or remove it from the skewer before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
39g
Sodium
1166mg
(49%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 39g | 195% |
| Sodium | 1166mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.