Lamb Souvlaki
User Reviews
4.8
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Lamb Souvlaki
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Easy Lamb Souvlaki, Greek Style! Get the fire started because you're in for a treat with this tender and succulent Lamb Souvlaki, also known as lamb kebab! Perfectly seasoned lamb, grilled to perfection, this souvlaki will simply melt in your mouth!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds lamb trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ cup lemon juice from 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Make the marinade. In a big bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, onion, and ground cumin.
- Marinate the meat. Place the lamb cubes in the bowl and toss together so that the meat is fully covered in the marinade. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours. Prep the grill. Heat a grill, or a grill pan. If using a grill pan, add some olive oil to avoid the meat from sticking.
- Thread the meat. Thread the meat onto metal skewers. If using bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using.
- Grill the meat. Grill the skewered meat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
- Serve. Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and Greek salad.
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Notes
- I used 8-inch metal skewers and got about 8 skewers with about 5 or 6 pieces of meat on each skewer.
- If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the meat onto them. This will prevent them from burning.
- Allow the meat to marinate for at least 2 to 4 hours, to allow all those great flavors and aromas to infuse the meat.
- Cooking times can vary greatly, so make sure to use a meat thermometer to correctly check when the meat is done. Your skewered lamb is cooked when it reaches 145°F.
- Nutritional information is for lamb souvlaki only.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
374mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
27 reviews
Excellent
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