Description
Discover the secret to juicy Lamb Souvlaki skewers with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the lamb cubes and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated lamb onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove from the grill and let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Try substituting the lamb with chicken or beef for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Salt content varies
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: Not specified