25-Minute Lamb Souvlaki with Lemon & Herbs
Tender lamb cubes marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled on skewers until charred. A rustic Greek favorite that tastes like a taverna dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 whole (juiced) lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- 1
Toss lamb cubes with lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and olive oil in a bowl.
- 2
Thread lamb and red onion chunks onto metal skewers, alternating between protein and onion.
- 3
Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- 4
Grill skewers 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until lamb is charred and cooked through.
- 5
Remove from heat and rest on a plate for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs if you have them.
- 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges, pita bread, and Greek salad on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- metal skewers (4–6)
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
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