Leg of Lamb Souvlaki

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Beef

Ingredients

  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, plus more for topping
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 lbs. boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-2 inch chunks
  • Black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. Combine the shallots, garlic, jalapeno, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt in a gallon-side Ziploc bag. Add the lamb, turning to coat, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high.

  3. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread 2 pieces onto each skewer. Season with salt and pepper. Grill on the hottest part of the grill for 2 minutes per side, then move to a cooler part of the grill. Cover and cook until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Top the souvlaki with oregano and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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