Best Greek Lamb Kebabs Recipes

LAMB KEBABS & GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in a mixing bowl. Pour half into a jug and set aside for later. Add the lamb to the bowl, stir to coat, then thread onto 8 small skewers If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 mins before use. Pour over any excess marinade and let stand for 10 mins.
• Meanwhile, mix all salad ingredients together, except the mint, and pour over the reserved lemon juice and oil mix.
• Heat a griddle pan. Cook the lamb for 8 mins, turning every couple of mins, until cooked through and slightly charred. Mix the mint through the salad and serve immediately with the kebabs.

SIMPLE LAMB KEBABS WITH GREEK FLAVORS

Steps:

• Build a fire in your grill; when the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium high.)
• While the fire is heating up, trim the lamb of all but a thin layer of fat and cut into 32 more-or-less-equal chunks. Combine in a bowl with the 1/4 cup of olive oil and the salt and pepper and toss well to coat, then thread them onto skewers, about 8 chunks per skewer; they should snuggle up to one another but not be tightly pressed.
• Put the skewers directly over the coals and cook, turning to expose all 4 sides to the direct heat of the coals, until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes a side (8 to 12 minutes total) for medium rare. To check for doneness, cut into one of the chunks and check to see if it is done to your liking - remove from the heat when it is just slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it.
• While the lamb is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients but keep in separate containers. Slide the lamb chunks off the skewers into a large bowl, add the remaining oil, lemon juice, garlic and marjoram one after another, toss well to coat, season to taste if needed and serve.

SPICY LAMB SHISH KEBABS WITH GREEK PITA BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the paprika, cumin, allspice, garlic and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• Add the lamb and stir until evenly coated.
• Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the lamb and zucchini onto 12 long metal skewers and brush with oil.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Grill the kebabs over moderately high heat, turning, until the lamb is browned outside and medium-rare inside, 6 minutes.
• Serve the lamb kebabs with Warm Greek pita bread.

GREEK LAMB KEBABS WITH GARDEN-FRESH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make kebabs: preheat the boiler on high or preheat outdoor grill. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15-20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine all the kebab ingredients and mix well.
• Roll the mixture into 30 to 35 sausage-like shapes about 2 to 3 inches long and place on cookie sheets.
• Place one skewer into the end of each lamb roll and broil or grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through.
• To make dipping sauce: blend all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve immediately or place in a covered bowl and chill until ready to use. Makes about 3 cups of sauce.

LAMB AND ARTICHOKE KEBABS WITH GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, the paprika, dried mint, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and the red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add the lamb and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Thread the lamb, eggplant, artichokes and olives onto eight 10-inch skewers; season with salt. Grill the kebabs, turning occasionally, until marked, about 10 minutes for medium.
• Meanwhile, make the yogurt dip: Puree the yogurt, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon and1 teaspoon cumin, 2 tablespoons water, the chopped mint, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth; serve with the kebabs.

GREEK LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Cut the Lamb into 1 1/2 inch dice, removing any excess fat.
• Cut each of the onions vertically into 6 wedges.
• Grate the zest of one of the lemons into a large non-metallic bowl or dish.
• Juice both lemons, and pour the juice into the dish with the zest.
• Squash or crush the garlic cloves, adding to dish along with sliced chilli and a good pinch of black pepper.
• Bruise the rosemary, by lightly crushing and bending it in your hands. This releases the flavour of the rosemary. Add to dish along with the olive oil.
• Add the lamb and onions to the dish and toss everything around with your hands to give everything a good coating.
• Leave for at least 24 hours, but 48 hours is even better.
• Soak 6 wooden skewers in cold water for at least an hour, before threading the lamb and onions onto them.
• Barbecue for 15-20 minutes until cooked, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade.
• Serve with pitta and tzatziki.

SIMPLE LAMB KEBABS WITH GREEK FLAVORS

Steps:

• 1. Build a fire in your grill; when the coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium high (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 seconds), you're ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn all burners to high, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes, then turn burners to medium high.) 2. While the fire is heating up, trim the lamb of all but a thin layer of fat and cut into 32 more-or-less-equal chunks. Combine in a bowl with the 1/4 cup of olive oil and the salt and pepper and toss well to coat, then thread them onto skewers, about 8 chunks per skewer; they should snuggle up to one another but not be tightly pressed. 3. Put the skewers directly over the coals and cook, turning to expose all 4 sides to the direct heat of the coals, until done to your liking, 2 to 3 minutes a side (8 to 12 minutes total) for medium rare. To check for doneness, cut into one of the chunks and check to see if it is done to your liking - remove from the heat when it is just slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it. 4. While the lamb is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients but keep in separate containers. Slide the lamb chunks off the skewers into a large bowl, add the lemon juice, garlic and marjoram one after another, toss well to coat, season to taste if needed and serve.

GREEK LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add bay leaves. Cut meat into 1 inch (2.5 cm) chunks. Add to lemon juice mixture. Stir to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. 2. Lightly oil grill and preheat barbeque to medium-high. Slice zucchini into bit-size chunks. Place in a bowl along with grape tomatoes. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir. 3. Thread meat onto skewers randomly with zucchini and tomatoes. Place on grill and barbeque, turning occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes. 4. Serve with tzatziki as a dipping sauce sprinkled with feta.