Lamb Souvlaki

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

Tender pieces of lamb, marinated in a Greek lemon vinaigrette, threaded on skewers and char-grilled to perfection. I like to serve these with rosemary garlic roasted potatoes, a Greek salad, and pita bread.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lamb Souvlaki

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil

1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ pounds boneless leg of lamb

trimmed of all fat and cut into 1-inch cubes

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil lemon juice red wine vinegar oregano garlic salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add cubed lamb and stir until all of the lamb is coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Thread marinated lamb onto skewers reserving any remaining marinade. Grill skewers until desired doneness 10 to 12 minutes basting with the reserved marinade and turning occasionally for even cooking.

Nutritional Information

Lamb Souvlaki

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 346.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 1.4g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 29.3g 45%

Saturated Fat: 7.8g 39%

Cholesterol: 65.3mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 31.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.7mg 59%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 0.3mcg

Calcium: 18.9mg 2%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 19mg 7%

Potassium: 253.2mg 7%

Sodium: 343.4mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 263.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.