Target: 6 × 4 inches · landscape
Greek Lamb Souvlaki
125 min · 4 servings
Ingredients
□ 1 1/2 lb boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
□ 2 medium lemons
□ 5 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
□ 2 tsp dried oregano
□ 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
□ 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
□ 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
□ 1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
□ 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
□ 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
□ 1 English cucumber
□ 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
□ 4 pita breads
□ 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
□ 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
1. Marinate lamb with lemon, 3 garlic cloves, oregano, 3 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt, and pepper for 1 to 8 hours.
2. Heat oven to 450 F. Season potatoes with oil, salt, paprika, and lemon; roast 35 minutes, turning once.
3. Mix tzatziki. Thread drained lamb onto 4 skewers with space between cubes.
4. Grill or broil lamb 8 to 10 minutes to 135 F for medium-rare or 140 F for medium; rest 5 minutes.
5. Warm pita and serve with sliced vegetables, tzatziki, lemon wedges, and roasted potatoes.
Cook’s note: Broil the skewers 5 inches from the element, turning halfway for even browning.