3 lb leg or shoulder of lamb
1 lemon juice
1 salt
1 pepper
1 powdered oregano
1 olive oil
Directions
Cut the lamb into 1-1/2 inch cubes or 1/2 inch strips ~- whichever you
prefer. Combine equal parts salt, pepper, and oregano. Place lamb in
marinating container. Drizzle liberally with lemon juice. Sprinkle
liberally with spice mixture. Let marinate in refridgerator for 3-8
hours.
Thread meat on skewers. Grill until meat is brown but still juicy,
brushing with olive oil two or three times. Goes well with Chicken
Flavored Rice.
Recipe By : David Rogers
Servings: 1 servings
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