Lamb Souvlaki
Sizzling Greek Lamb Skewers You’ll Want to Make Tonight
Equipment
- Skewers (wood)
- Skewers (metal)
Ingredients
- 900 g (2 lbs) boneless leg of lamb cut into 1-inch cubes (2.5cm)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1½ tsp salt
- some black pepper optional
- 1 tsp ground cumin optional
- 1 tsp paprika optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, herbs and spices.
- Add the lamb cubes and mix until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers.
- Preheat pan to medium-high heat, or use a grill. Cook skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- You can serve the skewers hot with tzatziki on the side. For a fully carnivore option, enjoy the lamb on its own or pair with grilled halloumi or feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Lamb Souvlaki
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
91
mg
30
%
Sodium
1253
mg
54
%
Potassium
472
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
103
IU
2
%
Vitamin B1
0.22
mg
15
%
Vitamin B2
0.37
mg
22
%
Vitamin B3
9
mg
45
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Vitamin B12
3.828
µg
64
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
12
µg
11
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Folate
38
µg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Manganese
0.13
mg
7
%
Magnesium
44
mg
11
%
Phosphorus
285
mg
29
%
Selenium
34
µg
49
%
Zinc
5.6
mg
37
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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