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Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki

Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki

Tender pieces of marinated lamb, infused with lemon, garlic, and dill, grilled to perfection and served in warm pita bread.

⏱ 30 min🍽 Serves 4Greekgrilleasydairy-freenut-free

Ingredients

  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tbs dill
  • 1½ lb lamb leg
  • 4 pita bread

Steps

  1. Pound garlic with sea salt to form a paste, then whisk with olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and dill.
  2. Cut lamb into 1-inch cubes, add to the marinade, and mix well. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  3. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread the marinated lamb onto skewers.
  4. Preheat a grill, griddle pan, or barbecue to high heat.
  5. Cook skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, basting with any remaining marinade, until lamb is cooked through.
  6. Briefly heat pita bread on the grill or stovetop.
  7. Serve the lamb souvlaki in warm pita bread.

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