This delicious Lamb Souvlaki recipe features tender, flavorful cubes of boneless lamb leg marinated in garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Skewered and grilled to perfection, then served in warm pita bread with tzatziki and Greek salad or lemon rice. A taste of Greece right in your own home!

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Servings: 12 servings

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1.2 kg/ 2.4 lb boneless lamb leg (fat trimmed, cut into 2.5cm/1” cubes (~900g / 1.8lb after trimming))

1 tsp cooking / kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

8 - 12 skewers (wooden or bamboo)

5 garlic cloves (finely minced)

5 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp lemon zest

2 tsp dried oregano

3 fresh bay leaves crushed in hand (or 2 dried kept whole)

1/3 cup white wine vinegar

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp cooking / kosher salt

4 - 6 pita bread

1 batch tzatziki

Greek salad (chop small for stuffing) or shredded lettuce and tomato slices

Greek lemon rice (to make plates instead of wraps)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

448kcal

22%
Fat

25g

1%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

12g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

43g

2%
Cholesterol

130mg

6%
Sodium

325mg

16%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Lamb Souvlaki

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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