Lamb Souvlaki Skewers Recipe
Lamb Souvlaki is a traditional Greek dish that features succulent marinated lamb skewers, grilled to perfection. This recipe combines aromatic herbs, citrus, and tender lamb for a flavorful and mouthwatering experience. Get ready to transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Grill or Barbecue
- Skewers
- Plastic wrap
- Knife and Chopping Board
- Tongs
- Basting brush
- Optional: Lemon Squeezer
- Outdoor Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) leg of lamb, cut into chunks
- 6 tbls extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 red onion
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Handful fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb chunks with 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Crush and mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the lamb.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, ensuring even distribution.
- Add a handful of fresh thyme to the mix.
- Include 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
- Finally, add 2 teaspoons of salt to the bowl.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl, ensuring the lamb pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse into the meat.
- After marinating, take the lamb out of the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
- While the grill is heating, chop the red onion into chunks for skewering.
- Skewer the marinated lamb and red onion chunks alternately onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Baste the skewers with the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil during the grilling process.
- Once the lamb is cooked to your desired level of doneness and has a nice char, remove the skewers from the grill.
- Serve the Lamb Souvlaki Skewers hot, garnished with additional fresh thyme or a squeeze of lemon if desired.