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Grilled Lamb Skewers with Lemony Greek Yogurt Sauce
Connie Taylor
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Servings
10
- 12 Servings
Ingredients
Lamb Skewers
10
extra large wooden skewers
1 6-7
lb
boneless lamb roast
1
small red onion
sliced
1
head of garlic
peeled and cloves smashed
2
tbsp
rosemary
2
tsp
thyme
1/4
C
fresh lemon juice
1/2
C
extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lemony Greek Yogurt Sauce
1
C
Greek Yogurt
1
large lemon
1
tbsp
lemon balm leaves
finely chopped
1
tsp
dill
Instructions
Lamb Skewers
Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for at least 1 hour prior to using.
Cut the lamb into 1 to 1-1/2 inch cubes, trimming off excess fat.
In a large bowl or baking dish combine the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT salt and pepper).
Add the cubed lamb to the bowl or baking dish and coat all the pieces well with the marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to overnight.
Preheat grill and rub a little oil on the grate with a paper towel to prevent sticking.
Remove the lamb cubes from the marinade and brush off the excess ingredients.
Place the cubes on the skewers with each piece lightly touching.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Place skewers on grill and turn to cook each side until desired doneness is achieved.
145 degrees F. -med rare 160 degrees F. -med well 170 degrees F. -well
Carefully remove from skewers and serve over flat bread with yogurt sauce and desired toppings.
Lemony Greek Yogurt Sauce
Grate the lemon zest off of the lemon and place in small bowl.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the bowl, discarding the seeds.
Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well, cover and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Recipe by: Connie Taylor @Happybellyfoodie.com