Lamb Souvlaki

Lamb Souvlaki

Tender marinated lamb skewers grilled to perfection and served with warm pita bread, tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.

⏱ 35 minServes 4Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 pita bread
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced

Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin to make the marinade.
  2. 2Add lamb cubes to the marinade, toss well to coat, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3Thread marinated lamb onto metal skewers, dividing evenly among 8-10 skewers.
  4. 4Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  5. 5Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until lamb is cooked through and lightly charred.
  6. 6Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and pliable.
  7. 7Serve lamb skewers with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, and red onion on the side.

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