KITTENCAL'S GREEK SOUVLAKI (GRILLED SKEWERED LAMB OR PORK)
There are many recipe out there for slovlaki, this is one I have been making for years and is a personal favorite, this can be made using lamb or pork, the secret to the marinade is the little extra bit of honey and the seasoned salt ;-) traditional Greek souvlaki is not threaded with veggies, but I like to add them on the skewers, you have the option of using them or not. Serve the lamb with toasted pitas and tzatzika sauce if desired please see my recipe#157176. Plan ahead the lamb needs to marinade overnight. You can also make these in the oven under the broiler, using metal skewers ONLY in place of wooden, turning occasionally. The vegetable amounts listed are only esimated you can use as many as desired on the skewers.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time P1DT8m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together red wine, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, seasoning salt and pepper.
- Place the lamb in a large glass bowl.
- Pour the wine sauce over the lamb; toss to coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, tossing occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Lightly oil the grill and preheat.
- Remove the lamb from the marinade (discard marinade).
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading.
- Thread the lamb, mushrooms, onion chunks and cherry tomatoes among the skewers (thread anyway you desire).
- Brush JUST the veggies with olive oil and season lamb and the veggies lightly with white salt (and pepper if desired).
- Grill until the lamb until it is medium-rare and lightly charred (about 8 minutes, rotating to cook until evenly browned).
- Serve the grilled lamb with toasted pitas and tzatzika sauce if desired.
- DELICIOUS!
GREEK SOUVLAKI
This is posted in response to a request for "skewer" recipes. A real coincidence as this was being prepared on the food network by Nick Makris from Nick's Diner in Regina Sask - it looked SO GOOD I just had to post it. Use pork or lamb - serving with pita bread is optional but tzatziki is a must! Prep time includes a minimum of 2 hours for marinating.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, mint and black pepper in a bowl& mix well.
- Add meat, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate; marinate for a minimum of 2 hours but overnight for best results.
- If using wooden skewers soak them in water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium high.
- Thread meat evenly onto 4 skewers& season with salt and pepper.
- Grill skewers 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium or cook a few minutes longer if you prefer well done (6 to 7 minutes).
- Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
GREEK LAMB ON SKEWERS (SOUVLAKI)
I spent a lot of time in Greece and this was by far my favorite dish. I love it served on a hot pita with marinated onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese; all topped with garlicky tzaziki sauce. I'm not sure where I got this recipe, but I've been making it for years with great success. Serve with fried calamari and French fries. Make a lot of tzaziki so there is plenty for dipping. Time to prep does not include the very important marinade time.
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the marinade: Combine first 8 ingredients.
- Cut lamb up into 1/2" thick, 1" wide, 3" long strips.
- Pour marinade over lamb and chill overnight. Turning occasionally.
- For the veggies: Combine the next 10 ingredients and let chill over night.
- Skewer meat. If using wooden skewers, soak for an hour in water first. About 8 slices per stick.
- Prepare grill. Add wood chips. Any type will do.
- Grill until meat is done, brushing often with marinade. Meat should be brown around the edges, but still a little pink in the center. Don't dry the meat out.
- Serve with warm pita. Guests should wrap a warm pita round the meat and pull the skewer our, then top their "taco" with marinated veggies, feta, and tzaziki.
- For the tzaziki: Place the yogurt in cheese cloth. Twist to bind and squeeze the yogurt. Place in colander over a bowl to drain for an hour or so.
- Peel and slice a cucumber down the middle, and spoon out the seeds.
- Grate the cucumber. Squeeze out as much juice as you can.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, oil, salt, mint, and lemon juice. Let chill a few hours (over night is best).
- For the pita: Buy pita flat bread (whole breads without the pocket).
- Mix olive oil with paprika.
- Brush each piece on both sides with a little of the olive oil.
- Place on hot griddle and warm thoroughly (about a minute or so on each side).
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1438.4, Fat 98.2, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 164.4, Sodium 1977.8, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 52.7
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