Whole30 Lamb Souvlaki

Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Whole30 Lamb Souvlaki recipe! Featuring tender, marinated lamb leg cubes grilled to perfection alongside red onion, this dish is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. A fragrant marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a blend of oregano and thyme ensures every savory bite delivers robust flavor while staying compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Quick to prepare yet impressive to serve, this souvlaki requires just 15 minutes of prep time before the grill does its magic, creating charred, juicy skewers in under 30 minutes total. Perfect as a healthy, protein-packed main course, pair these skewers with a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal that's as good for weekday dinners as it is for entertaining. Don’t forget to soak those skewers for grill success!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound lamb leg (boneless)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 8 pieces wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

First, prepare the marinade. Mince the garlic cloves finely and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk to combine everything into a uniform marinade.

Step 3

Trim any excess fat from the lamb leg, then cut the meat into 1-inch cubes for the skewers.

Step 4

Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Step 5

Before cooking, soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.

Step 6

Peel and cut the red onion into 1-inch pieces, which will be threaded onto the skewers alongside the lamb.

Step 7

Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 8

Thread the marinated lamb cubes and red onion pieces alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers.

Step 9

Grill the souvlaki skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired level of doneness. The exterior should be nicely charred while the inside remains juicy.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve the lamb souvlaki hot with a side of fresh salad or grilled vegetables for a complete Whole30 meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(709.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1398.5

Total Fat 97.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 2654.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 105.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.2mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1871.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.6%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 7.3%