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Lamb Souvlaki

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Skewered and marinated lamb pieces, expertly char-grilled to perfection, are a delightful choice. I enjoy pairing them with rosemary garlic roasted potatoes, a Greek salad, and pita bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 346 kcal

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

Instructions
 

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

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 19gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 253mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Lamb Souvlaki
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