45 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Classic Lamb Souvlaki
Traditional dish · Greek
Tender cubes of lamb marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, grilled to perfection on skewers. A quintessential Greek street food and appetizer.
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Ingredients
- Lamb shoulder, boneless1.5 lbs
- Lemon juice1/4 cup
- Olive oil1/4 cup
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Dried oregano2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Wooden skewers12
Steps
- 1
Cut lamb into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Add lamb cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- 4
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 5
Thread lamb cubes onto the soaked skewers.
- 6
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 7
Grill souvlaki for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh oregano.
