Categories: Grilling
Ingredients
- Souvlaki Skewers:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, coarsely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, coarsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1kg | 2lbs lean lamb, diced into 11/2-inch cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into 11/2 inch pieces
- 1 red capsicum, bell pepper, cut into 11/2 inch pieces
- 8 - 10 wooden (or metal) skewers
- Sea Salt and ground pepper
- Additional
- 4 small pita bread, halved (or 8 small Tortillas)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- sprinkle of salt
- Garlic Yogurt Sauce: *See Notes
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 cup fat free Greek Yogurt
- Drizzle of lemon juice
- Sea salt to taste
- Greek Side Salad:
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 100g | 31/2oz Feta cheese, reduced fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (adjust to your tastes)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sea salt to taste
Directions
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For the Souvlaki:
- Combine the oil together with the herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice; whisk well Mix the lamb through to coat evenly. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or over night for a deeper flavour).
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (to prevent burning). Assemble the skewers alternating with 1 piece of onion, 1 piece of capsicum, and 1 piece of lamb. Repeat until all skewers are full. Sprinkle salt over the skewered lamb.
- Heat a skillet/frying pan, griddle pan or barbecue, and cook the lamb for 15 – 20 minutes; turning once throughout cooking time until browned and crispy on both sides and cooked to your liking.
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For the bread:
- Heat a separate Grill pan on low-medium heat; brush with oil and place bread (two at a time) onto pan; flipping once until heated through.
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Garlic Yogurt Dip:
- Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about ½ teaspoon or more) and set aside.
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Salad:
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.