Perfect Lamb Recipe For Souvlaki

There’s nothing quite like a juicy, flavorful lamb souvlaki wrapped up in warm, toasted wraps. 

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just making a quick and delicious meal at home, getting the lamb just right is key.

Follow this simple recipe for tender, perfectly seasoned lamb that’ll take your souvlaki game to the next level!

Ingredients:

  • 500g lamb shoulder or leg, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Method:

  1. Marinate the Lamb: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add the lamb pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight for maximum flavor.

  2. Skewer the Lamb: Thread the marinated lamb onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.

  3. Cook the Lamb: Heat a grill pan or BBQ to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is beautifully charred on the outside and juicy on the inside.

  4. Rest the Meat: Remove from heat and let the lamb rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps lock in all the juices for maximum tenderness.

  5. Enjoy! Serve the lamb straight off the skewer, or slide it off and pile it into a fresh souvlaki wrap with your favorite toppings.

Now that you’ve nailed the perfect lamb, let’s put it all together in a souvlaki wrap using our Grounded Wholefoods Celery and Cumin wrap. 

You can find the recipe HERE.

Enjoy!

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You can check out our Celery & Cumin Wraps HERE.

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