Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder or leg
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- Marinate the lamb in the mixture for at least one hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill marinated lamb for about 6-8 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- While the lamb cooks, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and optional dill.
- Let the lamb rest for five minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve sliced lamb in warm pita with diced tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg