Greek Souvlaki

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 20min
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Prepare Greek Souvlaki with fresh lamb ingredients and enjoy this recipe from Spoonsparrow!

Ingredients

  • 1 kg lamb shoulder (pre-cut for cooking)
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon (juice)
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 150 ml olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Step 1: Prepare all ingredients on the work surface.

  2. 2.

    Step 2: Cut the trimmed and dry-milled meat into roughly 2 cm cubes.

  3. 3.

    Step 3: Skewer onto soaked wooden sticks and place side by side in a shallow dish or on a baking sheet.

  4. 4.

    Step 4: Peel the garlic and slice it for the marinate.

  5. 5.

    Step 5: Squeeze the lemon juice over the slices.

  6. 6.

    Step 6: Mix the garlic with the lemon juice, oregano, and oil thoroughly.

  7. 7.

    Step 7: Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 8.

    Step 8: Drizzle the mixture over the skewers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.

  9. 9.

    Step 9-11: Drain excess liquid and grill on a preheated grill for about 10 minutes per side, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

  10. 10.

    Serve with lemon wedges, tzatziki, and bread as desired.