Lamb Skewers with Mediterranean Flair
A flavorful and colorful dish featuring marinated lamb skewers grilled to perfection, served with a side of fresh Mediterranean herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubespreferably with some fat for flavor
- ●1/4 cup Mediterranean olive oilinfused with herbs
- ●2 tablespoons Lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 cloves Garlic, mincedabout 2 teaspoons
- ●2 tablespoons Greek yogurtplain, full-fat
- ●1 tablespoon Chopped fresh oreganoabout 10 leaves
- ●1 teaspoon Saltpreferably sea salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepperfreshly ground
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, yogurt, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- 2
Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- 5
Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- 7
Transfer the skewers to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional oregano and lemon wedges if desired.