Tender grilled lamb skewers marinated Greek-style in lemon, olive oil, rosemary, thyme and garlic. An easy spring barbecue recipe that is perfect with tzatziki and warm pita.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

Jump to

These Greek-style lemon and herb lamb skewers are bursting with fresh citrus and garden herbs. The marinade keeps the lamb juicy and tender on the grill, making them a perfect choice for the first outdoor cookouts of spring.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless leg of lamb, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt and black pepper.
  2. Add the lamb cubes, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Thread the marinated lamb onto the soaked skewers and preheat the grill.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the lamb is cooked to your liking.
  5. Remove the skewers from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes and serve.

Tips

  • For the best flavor, marinate the lamb a day ahead.
  • Serve with tzatziki (Greek yogurt sauce) and warm pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: about 320 kcal per serving | Protein: 28 g | Carbs: 3 g | Fat: 22 g

Greekspringgrillinglambskewers

Updated · Prefer us on Google