Souvlaki

Name: Souvlaki
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb, cut into 1-inch chunks; 12 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 lemons, cut in half; sea salt or kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 12 tablespoons oregano, freshly chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs lamb, cut into 1-inch chunks
12 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 lemons, cut in half
sea salt or kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 12 tablespoons oregano, freshly chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Directions

1

Thread four or five pieces of lamb on metal skewers.
2

Lay the finished skewers in a large baking dish.
3

Pour the oil over the lamb, then squeeze each of the lemon halves over the lamb.
4

Season with the salt and pepper, and then sprinkle the oregano generously on top.
5

Cover and let the lamb marinate in the refrigerator for at least and hour, turning the skewers every 15 minutes.
6

Preheat the grill or broiler.
7

Grill the lamb over a high flame until crispy on the outside and medium rare inside.
8

Serving suggestions: with Rice or with freshly chopped tomatoes and toasted Pita bread.