Greek Lamb Souvlaki
Tender marinated lamb grilled on skewers with lemon, garlic, and oregano. Ready in 25 minutes with a 10-minute marinade shortcut using Greek yogurt.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix yogurt, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Step 2
Add lamb cubes and toss until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes while you heat the grill.
Step 3
Thread lamb and onion pieces alternately onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until oil flicks sizzle on the surface.
Step 5
Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side until lamb edges char and meat is medium-rare inside.
Step 6
Remove skewers and rest 2 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon over top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- 4 metal or wooden skewers
- grill or grill pan
- tongs
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