Lamb Souvlaki

Recipe Type Food
Servings 6
Preparation Time Over 30 min

We’ve kept this recipe as simple and traditional as possible. It’s great grilled on a propane barbecue, but to maximize its flavour opt for grilling over charcoal or wood chips.

Ingredients Directions

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tbsp finely chopped oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

1½ lbs lamb loin, trimmed of fat, cubed (1-inch pieces)

6 wooden skewers, soaked in water

6 Greek pitas

1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion

3 plum tomatoes, skins removed, seeded and finely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.

2. In a bowl combine the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper.

3. Add the lamb to the marinade; toss to coat.

4. Marinate the lamb for half an hour.

5. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread onto skewers.

6. Grill lamb (two to three minutes per side).

7. Place the lamb skewers on a slice of pita bread and top with tzatziki, slices of red onion and diced tomatoes.