Lamb Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Lamb Souvlaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb boned, cubed*; 5 sweetbreads Baby lamb, optional*; 4 lamb kidneys Baby, optional*; 1/4 cup olive oil; lemon juice; 1/4 cup wine; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon rosemary; 1 bay leaf crushed; 2 garlic cloves crushed; freshly ground black pepper; 8 bay leaves; tomatoes Firm, optional, quartered; green peppers optional, cubed; salt; lemon; oregano

Servings: persons

1 leg of lamb boned, cubed*
5 sweetbreads Baby lamb, optional*
4 lamb kidneys Baby, optional*
1/4 cup olive oil
lemon juice
1/4 cup wine
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1 bay leaf crushed
2 garlic cloves crushed
freshly ground black pepper
8 bay leaves
tomatoes Firm, optional, quartered
green peppers optional, cubed
salt
lemon
oregano

1
*Note: Lamb meat(s) should be cut into cubes the size of walnuts.
2
Place the lamb, sweetbreads, and kidney cubes in a large non-aluminum bowl. Make a marinade of the oil, lemon juice, wine, herbs, garlic, and pepper and pour over the meat. Marinate in the refrigerator, preferably overnight, or for at least 3 hours. Thread the meat on long skewers alternating the bay leaves with the tomatoes and peppers, if desired. Grill over hot coals or broil 6 inches from the heat, brushing with the remaining marinade and turning frequently.
3
Season with salt and pepper, then remove the meat from the skewers to a warm platter and crush oregano over the top. Garnish with lemon quarters and serve hot.

944

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leg of lamb boned, cubed*, 5 sweetbreads Baby lamb, optional*, 4 lamb kidneys Baby, optional*, 1/4 cup olive oil, 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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