Lamb Kebab Recipe

Yield: 8-10 servings
Lamb Kebabs

Lamb Kebabs (Souvlakia in Greek) are a delicious and healthy Mediterranean dish.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Additional Time
1 minute
Total Time
18 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 1 grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 10 large wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
- 2 onions, cut into 1-inch squares
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
- 2 firm tomatoes, cut into 1-inch squares, or cherry tomatoes
- Pita bread, for serving
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bow, combine olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, and grated lemon peel, salt and pepper. Add lamb cubes and toss to coat.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 8 hours. Turn cubes occasionally.
- Thread the skewers, begin with a lamb cube and alternate with vegetables. End with a lamb cube.
- Brush the skewers with olive oil and lightly season with more oregano, salt and pepper.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is done to your taste. Turn every 2 minutes to cook evenly.
- Serve with warm pita bread and Tzatziki sauce.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 263Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 377mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 17g