20-Min Lamb Souvlaki with Charred Lemon
Tender lamb chunks marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano, then seared hot and fast until golden. Finish with a squeeze of charred lemon for bright, smoky Mediterranean flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (halved)
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Toss lamb with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 1 minute.
- 3
Working in one layer, sear lamb 3–4 minutes per side without moving until edges are golden and charred.
- 4
Char lemon halves cut-side down in the skillet for 1 minute until the surface caramelizes and blackens.
- 5
Squeeze charred lemon juice over the lamb, toss once, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large stainless steel or cast iron skillet (12-inch preferred)
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp chef's knife
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