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Char-grilled lamb souvlaki recipe

Caroline Velik

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Char-grilled lamb souvlaki.
Char-grilled lamb souvlaki. Marina Oliphant

In Greece, they make souvlaki with pork but in Australia we use lamb. Either way, it's delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 1kg diced lamb shoulder

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • juice of 2 lemons

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 8-10 small pita breads

  • 1 cup tzatziki

  • salad leaves to serve

Method

  1. Mix lamb, oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl, cover with clingfilm and marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator.

    Remove and thread meat on metal skewers.

    Heat a grill or barbecue to very hot, then grill skewers for a few minutes on each side, until cooked to your liking.

    Serve with warmed pita breads, tzatziki and salad.

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