These Greek lamb kebabs (aka lamb souvlaki) are marinated lamb grilled to tender, juicy perfection with onion and capsicum. They’re easy to make and delicious served with tzatziki and pita bread.
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Equipment
Large airtight container (or ziplock bag) (for marinating)
Bamboo skewers
Grill pan or griddle pan
Instructions
Zest then juice the lemon. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to a large bowl (if there isn't enough juice in your lemon, you can make up the difference with a little white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar).
Add the remaining marinade ingredients - garlic, thyme leaves, olive oil, salt, oregano, paprika and dried chilli flakes. Mix well.
Trim the lamb of excess fat and cut into 1 ½ inch cubes (removing any sinew or silverskin as you go).
Cut the capsicum and onion into similar sized chunks.
Add the lamb cubes, onion and capsicum to the marinade bowl and toss everything together. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and chill for 1-2 hours, to marinate).
Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before adding the meat.
Thread cubes of lamb, onion and capsicum onto the soaked skewers.
Heat a grill pan or griddle pan over medium high heat, with a little dash of oil until hot. Add the skewers (don't overcrowd the pan, do in 2-3 batches if required) and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until cooked but blushing pink inside.
Transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil while you finish cooking the rest.
To serve as shown, on a large chopping board, cut the meat away from the skewers, then roughly chop the meat and vegetables. Serve them in a fluffy pita with tzatziki, cucumber spears and salad leaves
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Notes
SERVING IDEAS: Serve with tzatziki or just some Greek yogurt with cucumber in pita bread. You can also serve the skewers with rice and a nice Greek salad or with some hot chips or potatoes.
OTHER MEATS: This same process can be used with chicken thighs, beef or pork as well.
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