Name: Greek Lamb Souvlakia
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup long grain rice; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1 lemon, sliced

Greek Lamb Souvlakia

Grilled lamb skewers served with rice, potatoes, greek salad, feta, and lemon

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat grill to medium-high heat
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper
Add lamb and marinate for 1 hour
Thread lamb onto skewers
Grill lamb for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally
While lamb cooks, cook rice according to package instructions
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender
In a bowl, mix cucumber, tomato, red onion, and feta
Serve lamb with rice, potatoes, salad, and lemon slices
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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