Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki
Greek-style marinated lamb and vegetable skewers grilled until browned and served with a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the lamb with the olive oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice, 2 ⅝ clove (8 gr) garlic, oregano, cumin, ¾ tsp (5 gr) salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Grate the cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel, gather the towel around it, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
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Step 3
Mix the squeezed cucumber with the Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice, 1 ⅜ clove (4 gr) garlic, dill, and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt. Refrigerate until serving.
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Step 4
Preheat the grill on high heat.
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Step 5
Cut the onion and bell peppers into skewer-sized pieces. Thread them onto the skewers, alternating with the marinated lamb.
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Step 6
Grill the kebabs on high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until browned and the center of the lamb reaches at least 63°C.
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Step 7
Transfer the kebabs to a clean plate and rest them for 3 minutes. Serve with the chilled tzatziki.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep the lamb and tzatziki refrigerated at or below 5°C until needed. Cook the lamb to at least 63°C and rest it for 3 minutes; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw lamb
- cross-contamination
- outdoor or high-heat grilling
- perishable yogurt sauce