LAMB SOUVLAKI

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I found this on a Greek cooking site and am posting it for ZWT6. Cooking time is the marinating time.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 leg of lamb, boned, cubed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
fresh ground black pepper
8 bay leaves, halved
6 firm tomatoes, quartered
6 green peppers, large cubes (optional)
salt
fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Place the lamb cubes in a large non-aluminum bowl.
  • Make a marinade of the oil, lemon juice, wine, herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, crushed bay leaf), garlic, and pepper.
  • and pour over the meat.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator, preferably overnight, or for at least 3 hours.
  • Thread the meat on long skewers alternating the bay leaves with the tomatoes and peppers.
  • Grill over hot coals or broil 6 inches from the heat, brushing with the remaining marinade and turning frequently until cooked through.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then remove the meat from the skewers to a warm platter and crush oregano over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 5.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.9

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