Greek Lamb Marinade

Understanding the essence of a Greek lamb marinade is to appreciate simplicity and excellence in balanced measure.

Greek Lamb Marinade

Lamb is not just a protein in Greece—it's a cultural icon. Its tender, succulent nature symbolizes new beginnings, celebrated in traditions like Easter, where the roasted lamb is a centerpiece. From mountainous regions where wild herbs flavor the meat, to the abundance of grazing land near the coasts, Greek lamb is as diverse as it is revered. Through its marinating and slow-roasting, every bite becomes a celebration of ancient culinary arts and flavors unique to Hellenic soil.

A Greek marinated lamb dish is a star deserving of a wondrous supporting cast. Pair it with the creaminess of tzatziki, the starch of Hasselback Potatoes, or the freshness of a Greek Salad to complete a meal brimming with balance.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
• 2 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Greek Lamb Marinade

Combine all the ingredients with enough olive oil to coat all your meat in a bowl and whisk well together. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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📖 Recipe

Greek Lamb Marinade

Through a Greek lamb marinade, we don't just infuse meat with flavor—we imbue our lives with an echo of ancient lands and good flavors.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Marinade

Cuisine Greek

Servings 4 people

Calories 21 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 5 tablespoon fresh oregano minced
• 2 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley minced
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Combine all the ingredients with enough olive oil to coat all your meat in a bowl and whisk well together. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3 cloves garlic, 5 tablespoon fresh oregano, 2 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, Juice and zest of 1 lemon, Extra-virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 2mg

Keyword lamb, marinade

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