Greek Style Lamb Souvlaki with Lemon

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 750 g cubed leg of lamb
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 60 ml olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh or dried dill
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• Black pepper to taste
• Wooden or metal skewers
• Pita bread to serve
• Optional tzatziki
• Optional Greek salad

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Place the garlic in a mortar with the sea salt and crush it until you obtain a paste.
2. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill in a bowl.
3. Add the crushed garlic to the mixture and stir until combined.
4. Add the lamb cubes and mix so that all the meat is covered with the marinade.
5. Cover the bowl with film or an airtight lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. For a more intense flavor, marinate overnight.
6. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
7. Thread the lamb cubes onto previously soaked skewers if they are wooden.
8. Heat a grill, griddle or barbecue over high heat.
9. Place the skewers on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden and juicy. Baste the skewers occasionally with a little marinade.
10. Heat the pita bread lightly on the grill or in a frying pan.
11. Serve the skewers inside the hot pita bread.
12. Add Greek salad or tzatziki if desired.