Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Oregano and Lemon Yogurt Dip
Juicy pieces of lamb meat, marinated and skewered, grilled or fried, served with a refreshing lemon yogurt dip. A classic of Greek cuisine.
- 20 minutes (+ Marinierzeit)
- 2 servings
- Main course
- omnivore
- antioxidant
- b12-quelle
- energy
- microbiome-friendly
- probiotic
- high in protein
Ingredients
- 250 g Lamb meat
- 10 g Olive oil (Extra Virgin)
- 100 g Lemon
- 6 g Garlic
- 1 piece Oregano
- 100 g Yogurt
- 2.5 g Salt
- 1.3 g Pepper
Instructions
- Mix lamb meat cubes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half of the lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the marinated lamb onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a grill pan or on the grill. Cook the skewers for about 4-6 minutes on each side, until the lamb is cooked through.
- For the lemon yogurt dip, mix yogurt with the remaining lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- Serve the lamb souvlaki skewers with the dip, optionally with rice or a Greek salad.
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