Mediterranean Lamb Skewers
Tender lamb chunks marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then grilled on skewers until charred and juicy. A weeknight-friendly dinner that tastes like a Greek taverna.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed into 1.5-inch pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 to taste salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent charring.
- 2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Add lamb cubes to marinade, toss to coat evenly, and let sit 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat grill to medium-high until you can hold your hand 3 inches above it for 3 seconds.
- 5
Thread lamb pieces onto skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between each chunk.
- 6
Grill skewers 8–10 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes, until edges char.
- 7
Lamb is done when internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- 8
Rest on a plate for 3 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- wooden skewers
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- grill or grill pan
- instant-read meat thermometer
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