For a dish that’s unmistakably Greek, try this delicious lamb recipe. It’s marinated in an array of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients overnight, giving it a fresh and distinctive flavour and cooked on skewers for that authentic taste.
These mini skewers are ideal for cooking in the pan or on the BBQ, so make this your next go-to dish for spring or summer gatherings.
Here’s what you need…
Choose free-range lamb, diced to size, for these skewers.
As well as being Australia’s favourite meat, lamb is a nutritious choice. It’s a great source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Lamb comprises around 25% protein and contains all the nine essential amino acids that your body needs for growth and maintenance.
You’ll also find a good dose of vitamin B12, needed for brain function and blood formation, and a host of minerals including zinc, which helps your body produce hormones and protects your immune system, and iron, which oxygenates the body.
You’ll notice that this recipe is packed with herbs, all of which add to the Mediterranean vibe of this dish.
Meanwhile, the cracked wheat salad uses burghul, a whole grain wheat used extensively in the Mediterranean and Middle East. It’s a low-calorie, high-fibre food, meaning that it will help make you feel fuller for longer.
The tahini dressing is based on sesame seeds, adding another layer of flavour to this dish.
Why free range is best
To take this recipe to the next level, use free-range lamb.
There are several reasons why it’s the only type of lamb — or any meat — that we offer at Church Street Butcher.
Animals are reared as close to their natural environment as possible, free to roam and graze unfettered, which means a less stressful life for them and healthier meat for you.
How to serve
We’ve suggested cracked wheat salad with this lamb dish, but it’s amazingly versatile and will match well with any salad or veggie dish you want to try.
Lamb always pairs well with a full-bodied red wine like cabernet sauvignon or pinot grigio. You can also experiment with a sparkling rosé to make this dish feel extra special.
Your free-range butcher for Melbourne
This recipe is easy to prepare and cook, so source your ingredients today. As your local free-range butcher for Melbourne and surrounding areas, Church Street Butcher should be your first stop.
We source free-range lamb from Victoria, so it never has far to travel from farm to fork. This is all part of our ethos of upholding the highest animal welfare standards and providing you, the customer, with the finest quality meat.
And our free delivery on orders over $150 to Brighton and the surrounding Bayside suburbs is yet another reason to order from us today!