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Greek Lamb Souvlakia with Tzatziki
Grilled lamb skewers served with rice, potatoes, greek salad, feta, lemon, and tzatziki
65 minutes4 servings
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Ingredients
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, lemon slices, and tzatziki
- 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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