Souvlakia

Name: Souvlakia
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup Burgundy wine or 1 cup dry red wine; 2/3 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried oregano, leaves not powdered; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Ingredients

6 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes ⓘ
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
1 cup Burgundy wine or 1 cup dry red wine ⓘ
2/3 cup lemon juice ⓘ
2 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
2 bay leaves ⓘ
1 tablespoon dried oregano, leaves not powdered ⓘ
1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
1/4 teaspoon pepper ⓘ

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except lamb in a large bowl; stir with a wire whisk. Add lamb, stirring gently to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours.
Remove lamb from marinade, reserving marinade. Set meat aside.
Place marinade in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place lamb on metal skewers; grill over medium coals or broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness, basting frequently with marinade.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

551 kcal 28% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV

Total Fat 37.6g 48% DV

Carbs 49.7g 18% DV

Fiber 18.7g 67% DV

Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9868.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 599mg 13% DV

Cholesterol 18.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 106mcg 12% DV

Vitamin C 32.9mg 37% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 630.5mg 49% DV

Iron 21.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).