Lamb Souvlaki
Tender cubes of boneless lamb are marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper, then grilled until juicy with charred edges. These Greek-inspired skewers bring bright, herbaceous flavor to a summer barbecue or a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lamb Souvlaki, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 67 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- 3
Add cubed lamb and stir until it is coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread the marinated lamb onto skewers, reserving any remaining marinade.
- 5
Grill the skewers until they reach the desired doneness, 10 to 12 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade and turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 6
Serve.
- Calories 366.83 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 36.52 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 2.12 g 1%
- Total Fat 24.52 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 4.7 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.97 mg High 38%
- Sodium 117.42 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 606.24 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 4.52 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lamb Souvlaki is a Greek dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Oregano, Garlic, and Leg of Lamb. Each serving provides about 366.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lamb Souvlaki?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lamb Souvlaki made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Oregano, Garlic, Leg of Lamb, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Lamb Souvlaki?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lamb Souvlaki?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lamb Souvlaki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lamb Souvlaki healthy?
- Lamb Souvlaki has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 366.83 calories and 36.52 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.42 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.7 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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