Lamb Souvlaki

This authentic Greek Lamb Souvlaki delivers bold, aromatic flavors in every bite. Tender cubes of lamb, along with optional sweetbreads and kidneys, are marinated in a vibrant mixture of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, wine, and a blend of thyme, oregano, and rosemary. The marinade penetrates deep into the meat, ensuring a juicy and flavorful result whether you grill over hot coals or broil indoors. Served hot with a dusting of crushed oregano and fresh lemon wedges, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or entertaining guests. It pairs beautifully with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a crisp Greek salad for a complete Mediterranean feast.

Cooking Method: Grilling

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 832.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This authentic Greek Lamb Souvlaki delivers bold, aromatic flavors in every bite. Tender cubes of lamb, along with optional sweetbreads and kidneys, are marinated in a vibrant mixture of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, wine, and a blend of thyme, oregano, and rosemary. The marinade penetrates deep into the meat, ensuring a juicy and flavorful result whether you grill over hot coals or broil indoors. Served hot with a dusting of crushed oregano and fresh lemon wedges, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or entertaining guests. It pairs beautifully with warm pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a crisp Greek salad for a complete Mediterranean feast.

Ingredients

1 Leg Of lamb; boned, cubed*
5 Baby Lamb sweetbreads, opt.*
4 Baby Lamb kidneys, opt. *
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1/4 cup Wine
1/4 tsp Thyme
1/4 tsp Oregano
1/4 tsp Rosemary
1 Bay leaf Crushed
2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
To taste Freshly ground black pepper
8 Bay leaves
Optional Firm tomatoes, quartered
Optional Green peppers, cubed
To taste Salt
Optional Lemon quarters for garnish

Directions

1
Cut the lamb, sweetbreads, and kidneys into uniform cubes the size of walnuts.
2
Place the meat cubes in a large non-aluminum bowl.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, wine, thyme, oregano, rosemary, crushed bay leaf, crushed garlic, and black pepper to create the marinade.
4
Pour the marinade over the meat, tossing gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
6
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or set the oven broiler to high, positioning the rack 6 inches from the heat source.
7
Thread the marinated meat onto long skewers, alternating with bay leaves, tomato quarters, and green pepper cubes if using.
8
Grill the skewers over hot coals or broil in the oven, turning frequently and brushing with the remaining marinade until the meat is cooked to your desired doneness and lightly charred.
9
Remove the skewers from the heat and season immediately with salt and pepper.
10
Slide the meat and vegetables off the skewers onto a warm serving platter.
11
Sprinkle crushed oregano over the top, garnish with lemon quarters, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 832.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.2g70%
Saturated Fat 14.1g71%
Cholesterol 121.2mg41%
Sodium 703.8mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 61.2g21%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 42.5g85%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lamb, souvlaki, greek, skewers, grilling, marinade, oregano, lemon, herbs, barbecue, main course, mediterranean, garlic, olive oil, dinner

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