Lamb Souvlaki Recipe

Name: Lamb Souvlaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets lamb shoulder, trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 6 slices; 2 lemons 1 cut into 3/4 inch wedges, 1 zested and juiced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic minced; 3/4 cup greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves finely chopped; 2 cucumbers quartered, deseeded, diced; 9 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered; 13 ounces halloumi cheese sliced; flatbread to serve

Servings: persons

2 fillets lamb shoulder, trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 6 slices
2 lemons 1 cut into 3/4 inch wedges, 1 zested and juiced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
3/4 cup greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves finely chopped
2 cucumbers quartered, deseeded, diced
9 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered
13 ounces halloumi cheese sliced
flatbread to serve

1
Thread each piece of lamb in a zigzag onto a metal skewer. Top with a lemon wedge. Arrange in a shallow dish.
2
Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, 2 tbsp oil and 2 cloves garlic. Pour over lamb, turning to coat. Chill, covered, for 1 hour.
3
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mint and remaining garlic. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Mix cucumbers and tomatoes in a separate bowl. Drizzle with remaining oil and season to taste. Set aside.
4
Heat 2 frying pans over high heat. In 1 pan, cook lamb skewers for 2-3 mins per side, brushing regularly with marinade, until golden brown. Meanwhile, cook halloumi in the other pan for 2 mins per side, or until golden.
5
Serve lamb and halloumi with yogurt dressing, cucumber salad and flatbread.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fillets lamb shoulder, trimmed, each cut lengthwise into 6 slices, 2 lemons 1 cut into 3/4 inch wedges, 1 zested and juiced, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1/2 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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