Lamb Souvlaki

Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m

Ingredients

1.2 kg boneless leg lamb

1 tsp cooking salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

skewers

Marinade

5 garlic cloves

5 Tbsp lemon juice (1-2 lemons)

2 tsp lemon zest

2 tsp dried oregano or italian spice

3 bay leaves (opt)

1/3 cup white wine vinegar (or other weak flavoured vinegar)

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp salt

Method

Trim any excess fat
Chunky cubes
Marinate 12 - 24 hrs
Cook medium for 3 mins each side for 4 sides (if on skewers) till blushing pink inside
Serve on wraps or with a salad

Notes

Alternate cuts of lamb:

lamb backstrap - bleh
lamb chops - ok
lamb cutlets - to thin

Not suitable – Slow cooking cuts like lamb shoulder and shanks aren’t suitable because they will be tough when cooked in this manner.

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