Entree: Greece – Λουκάνικο στη σχάρα ➤ Loukaniko sti schara (Grilled spicy Greek lamb sausage with lemon and oregano)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Additional 3 min

Total 25 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) spicy lamb sausages (loukaniko), treated as fresh, uncooked sausage for grilling (estimated edible portion: 450 g)
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
2. Brush the sausages with olive oil and season lightly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. Grill the sausages for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
4. During the final minute of grilling, brush the sausages with lemon juice and sprinkle with dried oregano.
5. Remove the sausages from the grill and let them rest for 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.