Souvlaki

  • olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 onion
  • fresh oregano
  • 1 lb lamb tenderloin, cubed 1"
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 red pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  •  kosher salt
  • pepper
  • pita
  • cucumber, julienned
  1. Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, half the onion,coarsely chopped, 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano, and the lamb.  Toss well and marinate 1 to 8 hours.
  2. Grill the red pepper until the skin is charred.  Remove the skin, and dice.  Combine the pepper with the yogurt, 3 cloves garlic, the lemon zest, 2 tsp fresh oregano, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked pepper.  Set aside.
  3. Heat your grill.
  4. Skewer the lamb, alternating with squares of the unused onion.  Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill until cooked, but not dry.  Let rest under some tin foil for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve in a pita, with the cucumber, and some sauce.

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