Lamb Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Lamb Souvlaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs trimmed Lamb Loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; MARINADE; 1 cup yoghurt (250ml); 4 tablespoons chopped mint (60ml); 2 tablespoon garlic, minced (30ml); The zest of 1 lemon; The juice of 1 lime; 3 tablespoons olive oil (45ml); 1 teaspoon cracked pepper (5ml); 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 wooden skewers soaked in cool water 1 hour prior to grilling; Aluminium foil

Servings: persons

2 lbs trimmed Lamb Loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
MARINADE
1 cup yoghurt (250ml)
4 tablespoons chopped mint (60ml)
2 tablespoon garlic, minced (30ml)
The zest of 1 lemon
The juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil (45ml)
1 teaspoon cracked pepper (5ml)
1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
Salt and pepper to taste
6 wooden skewers soaked in cool water 1 hour prior to grilling
Aluminium foil

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Place cubed lamb in a sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over lamb. Seal bag and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
2
Wipe off marinade and thread lamb cubes evenly on to 6 soaked bamboo skewers. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil.
3
Preheat barbeque to 375u00b0 F/190u00b0C
4
Oil grill, and place a piece of aluminium foil 4 inches (10cm) by 10 inches (25 cm) in the centre of grill.
5
Place lamb directly on grill with wooden ends of skewers over aluminium foil (this is done to prevent the burning of the skewer) For medium rare lamb grill for 3 minutes per side for a total of 6 minutes cooking time, or until desired doneness. Remove the lamb from the grill and loosely cover with aluminium foil. Let meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.

811

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs trimmed Lamb Loin, cut into 1-inch cubes, MARINADE, 1 cup yoghurt (250ml), 4 tablespoons chopped mint (60ml), and more.

Yes, Lamb Souvlaki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Souvlaki

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