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Lamb Souvlaki
🇬🇷 Greek

Lamb Souvlaki

🇬🇷 Greek

Fire-kissed skewers of lamb — smoky outside, juicy inside, gone in minutes. Ready in 37 minutes including prep.

Prep 20 min Cook 17 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt3 tbsp
  • Garlic3 cloves, crushed
  • Lemon1, juiced
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Dried Oregano1 tsp
  • Pita Breadto serve
  • Lamb500 g, cubed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Dillhandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano and lemon juice into a marinade.

  2. 2

    Cut the lamb into even 3 cm chunks and coat well; marinate 30 minutes minimum.

  3. 3

    Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces so the heat can circulate.

  4. 4

    Grill over high heat, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked inside.

  5. 5

    Slide off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and dust with fresh dill.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Greek Lamb Souvlaki · on YouTube