Name: Lamb Souvlaki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 745 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs leg of lamb (cut into 4 cm cubes); 1/2 cup olive oil (125 ml); 1/2 cup white wine (125 ml); 1 whole lemon (huice only); 2 tsp dried oregano (10 ml, Greek if possible); 3 - 4 bay leaves (broken into several pieces, laurel); Salt

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Lamb Souvlaki

The Greek version of a kebab. The lamb, white wine and subtle herbs makes these kebabs delicate to eat but robust in flavour.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Lamb, Marinade

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 12 hours 25 minutes

Servings: people

Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

1 lbs leg of lamb cut into 4 cm cubes
1/2 cup olive oil 125 ml
1/2 cup white wine 125 ml
1 whole lemon huice only
2 tsp dried oregano 10 ml, Greek if possible
3 - 4 bay leaves broken into several pieces, laurel
Salt

Instructions

Place the meat in a large non-reactive bowl or plastic bag.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and pour the mixture over the meat.
Toss to coat the meat and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
Remove the meat from the marinade and thread on metal skewers.
Cook over hot coals or under the broiler, turning and basting with the marinade frequently, until cooked to taste, about 15 minutes.
Serve immediately