Tantalizing Lamb Souvlaki Recipe: Bursting with Flavor!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • cupolive oil

  • 1 ½tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 ½tablespoonsred wine vinegar

  • 1 ½tablespoonschopped fresh oregano

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1 ½poundsboneless leg of lamb, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1-inch cubes

Cooking Directions

  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 lamb is coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.

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

  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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
38%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
343mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
19g
38%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
253mg
5%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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