Lamb and Lemon Souvlaki

Instructions

1. 1

   Pound the garlic with sea salt in a pestle and mortar (or use a small food processor), until the garlic forms a paste.

2. 2

   Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, zest, dill and garlic.

3. 3

   Mix in the lamb and combine well.

4. 4

   Cover and marinate for at least 2 hrs or overnight in the fridge.

5. 5

   If you’re going to use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water.

6. 6

   If you’ve prepared the lamb the previous day, take it out of the fridge 30 mins before cooking.

7. 7

   Thread the meat onto the soaked or metal skewers.

8. 8

   Heat the grill to high or have a hot griddle pan or barbecue ready.

9. 9

   Cook the skewers for 2-3 mins on each side, basting with the remaining marinade.

10. 10

    Heat the pitta or flatbreads briefly, then stuff with the souvlaki. Add Greek salad and Tzatziki if you like.