Name: Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Sea Salt; 4 tbs Olive Oil; Zest and juice of 1 Lemon; 1 tbs Dill; 750g Lamb Leg; To serve Pita Bread

Lamb

4 servings

512 cal/serving

Instructions

Step 1

Pound the garlic with sea salt into a paste using a pestle and mortar or small food processor

GarlicSea Salt

Step 2

Whisk together the olive oil, lemon (zest and juice) and dill with the garlic paste

Olive OilLemonDill

Step 3

Add the lamb to the marinade and combine well

Lamb Leg

Step 4

Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight

Step 5

Soak bamboo skewers in cold water if using them

Step 6

Remove the marinated lamb from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking

Step 7

Thread the meat onto soaked or metal skewers

Step 8

Preheat a grill, griddle pan or barbecue to high

Step 9

Cook the skewers 2–3 minutes per side, basting with the remaining marinade

Step 10

Heat the pitta briefly and stuff with the cooked souvlaki

Pita Bread

Step 11

Serve with Greek salad and tzatziki if desired