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charred Mediterranean lamb skewers on a rustic platter in a wide horizontal shot, lemon halves, fresh oregano, and a bowl of creamy tzatziki alongside, sun-washed natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Mediterranean Lamb Skewers

Chunks of lamb that have been marinated in garlic, lemon, and oregano, and grilled to perfection so they are black in color and juicy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb lamb shoulder cubed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.75 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt.
  2. Toss lamb cubes in the marinade and chill at least 15 minutes.
  3. Thread the lamb onto skewers.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side until charred outside and pink within.
  5. Rest a few minutes, then serve with tzatziki.

Notes

Let the lamb come to room temperature before grilling for even cooking.