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Traditional Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki Recipe
This version of Traditional Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki Recipe is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Lamb configurations....
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7 Min Prep
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33 Min Cook
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6 Servings
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Non-Vegetarian
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
Instructions
1
Pound the garlic with sea seasoning in a pestle and mortar (or use a small food processor), until the garlic forms a paste.
2
fluff up together the oil, lemon nectar, zest, dill and garlic.
3
agitate in the lamb and combine well.
4
wrap and infuse for at least 2 hrs or overnight in the fridge.
5
If you’re going to use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold liquid.
6
If you’ve prepared the lamb the previous day, take it out of the fridge 30 mins before crafting.
7
Thread the flesh onto the soaked or metal skewers.
8
bring to temperature the char-broil to high or have a fiery griddle skillet or barbecue ready.
9
oven-cook the skewers for 2-3 mins on each side, basting with the remaining marinade.
10
bring to temperature the pitta or flatbreads briefly, then stuff with the souvlaki.
11
mix in Greek salad (see 'Goes well with', right) and Tzatziki (below), if you like.
Recipe Information
Cuisine Greek
Course Lamb
Diet Non-Vegetarian
Total Time 40 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
7 mins
Cooking Time
33 mins
Total Time
40 mins
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