Fresh, healthy and unbelievably easy Greek style lamb lettuce wraps ready to get on your table in less than 20 minutes, served with tzatziki. Trust me, it does not get any better than this!
One of my favorite meals to try at a restaurant has to be lamb. I love my lamb. Now I am starting to sound like those hilarious Australia Day lamb ads…Eat your Lamb on Australia Day 🙂 Funny thing is, on average, an Aussie will eat around 6ookg of lamb during their lifetime (that is more than 1300lbs!). I kid you not! I’ve told you we LOOOOVE our lamb
I can’t help it, I am a meat lover! Who can say no to tender, still pink in the middle, chargrilled lamb?!
If you haven’t tried lamb on chargrill, I urge you to do it. Get the fire started! It is barbecue time this weekend with this amazing Greek style lamb recipe! The flavor is unbelievable.
You will not be able to stop eating these crisp lettuce cups, filled with tender lamb, topped with fresh tomato salad and a big spoon of fresh tzatziki on top A punch of flavors in a cup.
The most important step in making the perfect, Greek style lamb is the marinade! Don’t worry. The marinade is so simple to make. Just add extra virgin olive oil, oregano, thyme (fresh, if you have on hand), lemon juice, chopped onion and minced garlic. Allow how much time you have available for the lamb to get marinated. I would say that minimum is 15 minutes, because the steaks are thin (1 inch/ 2 cm). For bigger pieces of lamb allow more time.
Try these fresh, crispy cups with your friends, family, or with your guests, if you are throwing a party.
Enjoy!
- Marinade
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice from 2 lemons
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- salt and pepper
- Salad
- 2 to matoes chopped roughly
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Iceberg lettuce
- 500 g butterflied lamb leg/ lamb steaks
- tzatziki to serve
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In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients listed in the marinade and mix well. Place the lamb pieces and coat evenly, using your hands. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
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To make lettuce cups, place the cored lettuce in a large bowl of cold water and gently remove the leaves, one at a time and drain.
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To make the salad, add chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion and oregano in a bowl. Add half the oil and season. Toss to combine.
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Heat a grill, barbecue or grilled pan and cook the lamb, in batches, for 2 minutes each side. Remove from heat and allow to rest for a couple of minutes. Then slice.
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To serve, divide the sliced lamb among lettuce cups, top with tomato salad and add some tzatziki. Enjoy!
1. Don't overcook your lamb 🙂 It has to still be pink inside just like in the photos. The lamb will continue to cook while it is resting so don't leave it more than maximum 2 minutes on each side, depending on how thick is the cut.
2. If you remember/ have enough time, allow maximum time (up to 24 hours) available for the lamb to marinate. Because the lamb steaks are quite thin (1 inch/ 2 cm) a minimum of 15 minutes will be just enough to get those flavors. But if you can leave it more, will get better.
ramblingtart says
August 25, 2015 at 9:05 pmI think I must be married to the only Aussie who DOESN’T fancy lamb. 🙂 I like it though, and would happily devour these gorgeous wraps. 🙂
Priya Shiva says
August 26, 2015 at 2:19 amwow! so healthy and delicious! I’m sure this lettuce wrap would have tasted awesome!
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly says
August 26, 2015 at 2:39 amThese look so delicious and healthy.
Madiha Nawaz says
August 26, 2015 at 9:23 amThis look gorgeous! I’m sure must be tasty too!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says
August 26, 2015 at 8:51 pmThese look so good, I love the white sauce, I would make mine with steak since I don’t eat lamb (I know, the horror lol), but my hubby will gobble these with lamb 🙂
The Burlap Kitchen says
August 27, 2015 at 6:37 pmThese look fantastic! I need to try them soon!
Derek says
August 27, 2015 at 7:24 pmGreat recipe. Simple and delish!
Chrissie says
August 27, 2015 at 9:43 pmMy mouth is watering! These look gorgeous and definitely something i would make! Pinning 🙂
Sara says
August 27, 2015 at 10:39 pmThis looks amazing, I love lamb! yumming this one!
stelliciouslife says
August 28, 2015 at 5:14 amGorgeous photos and I’m sure boyfriend would love them, what he likes in gyros is the grilled meat and veggies but hates the pita part, so this would be the perfect solution to his problem 🙂
Germaine says
August 28, 2015 at 6:31 amI love that you have kept these ingredients so fresh and unprocessed. It looks delicious.
Germaine says
August 28, 2015 at 6:32 amI love that you have kept these ingredients so fresh and unprocessed. It looks absolutely delicious!
My Kitchen Stories says
August 28, 2015 at 10:08 amThis is such a great idea, I love the thought of having a Greek lamb lettuce wrap
Tracy says
August 28, 2015 at 10:58 amLove love lettuce wraps! Such a healthy delicious option. That lamb looks so fresh and delicious!
ncphotog says
August 28, 2015 at 12:18 pmWhat a wonderful and lite lunch or dinner this would be! YUM!
Ai Ping | Curious Nut says
August 28, 2015 at 12:38 pmI love lamb too! Lamb chop that is. Uggg, it’s been too long since I’ve had lamb. And your marinade is so easy. I just might try this.
Sharon @Nut Free Wok says
August 28, 2015 at 2:09 pmI love the simple ingredients and easy recipe. Makes me feel like I can do this, yes!!! I love homemade Greek food but that opportunity comes up maybe once per year at a local festival that takes place at a Greek Orthodox church.
Derek says
August 28, 2015 at 5:18 pmDo you have a tzatziki recipe to recommend?! I would trust yours of anyone else’s!
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
August 28, 2015 at 5:46 pmI just love lamb! I’m with you on trying lamb at restaurants. I typically first check the menu to see if foie gras is offered as an appetizers, and then I check to see how they’re preparing their lamb. But who needs to go out, because these lettuce wraps look so crunchy and fresh!
elizabeth says
August 29, 2015 at 8:22 amI love that these are gluten free and healthy. This would be great to do with leftovers of lamb leg roast.
Mira says
August 30, 2015 at 10:15 pmThese lettuce wraps look fantastic Oana! Love the pictures, too! Will try them soon!