Best Lamb Souvlaki Recipes

LAMB SOUVLAKI WITH YOGURT-GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• For souvlaki, mix first 5 ingredients to make a marinade and set aside. Distribute lamb, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes among 8 skewers. Place in a large shallow pan with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, rotating skewers once. Heat a gas grill to medium, or use a charcoal grill and allow the coals to turn a light-ash color. Coat grill with cooking spray. Grill until lamb is medium rare and lightly charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Rotate to cook evenly. To cook in oven, broil on metal skewers 6 minutes, rotating until evenly browned. Grill or toast pitas. For sauce, puree cucumbers and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Place in a fine-screen colander and squeeze out the juice. Reserve juice and discard pulp. Whisk cucumber and lemon juices in a bowl with yogurt. Mix in garlic; season with salt and pepper. Serve with pitas and skewers.

SOUVLAKI MARINADE (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK AND/OR LAMB)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into the zipper bag.
• Add meat of choice.
• Refrigerate for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to coat meat evenly.
• Reserve marinade to brush on meat while grilling.

LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add cubed lamb and stir until all of the lamb is coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread marinated lamb onto skewers, reserving any remaining marinade. Grill skewers until desired doneness, 10 to 12 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade and turning occasionally for even cooking.

LAMB SOUVLAKI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Put the lamb into a large bowl or strong food bag. Add the olive oil, wine, oregano, lemon zest and juice, garlic and black pepper - don't add salt yet. Mix together so that all the lamb is completely coated, then chill and marinate for at least a few hrs or overnight.
• Lift the chunks of lamb out of the marinade and thread onto 10 metal skewers, or wooden ones that have been soaked. Freeze (see freezing tips, below), or heat a grill, barbecue or griddle pan if you want to eat them straight away.
• Season the meat with salt, then cook the skewers for 10-12 mins, turning, until cooked to your liking. Serve tucked into warm flatbreads with salad and drizzle with chilli sauce and yogurt.

SOUTH AUSSIE LAMB YIROS (OR GYROS, SOUVLAKI, KEBABS, DONER KABAB

Steps:

• Slice lamb into very thin strips. Place in a plastic bag together with the olive oil and nostimini blend. Massage to make sure the oil and nostimini has coated all of the meat. Allow to marinate for minimum of 30 minutes.
• While lamb marinates thinly slice tomato and onion. Shred lettuce. Set aside in fridge.
• Cut 2 foil sheets 10cm (4") larger all around that your pita bread. Cut 2 baking paper sheets the same size as the pita. Place one sheet of baking paper on top of each sheet of foil.
• Heat 2 frypans to med-hot.
• Lightly spray one side of a pita with cooking spray and place this side down on one fry pan. Spray the other pan with cooking spray and stir-fry half the meat until cooked. (Do not allow to stew - crusty bits are good.).
• When meat is ready remove from heat. Place one foil/paper stack on a plate.
• Working quickly, remove pita from heat and place on the paper with toasted side up.
• Now place the meat then half the salad items and tzatziki down the middle of the pita. Use the paper to tightly roll each side of the pita into the centre ensuring one side crosses the other. Roll package in the foil. Twist the bottom of the foil to catch the juices.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Serve with plenty of napkins!

LAMB SOUVLAKI SANDWICHES WITH GREEK SALAD AND TSATSIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Make tsatsiki sauce:
• Purée cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until almost smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in mint and chill, covered, until serving.
• Make lamb sandwiches:
• Preheat broiler.
• Wrap pitas in foil and put in lower third of oven to warm while broiling lamb.
• Put lamb on oiled rack of a broiler pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil lamb 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning over once, 12 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• While lamb is standing, toss together salad ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Stuff warm pita pockets with salad and lamb, then drizzle filling with tsatsiki sauce.

LAMB SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Place the meat in a non-reactive bowl. Mix together the lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon oregano, garlic, and grated onion, and pour over the meat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Thread the meat onto metal or bamboo skewers.
• Heat the oil on a griddle or in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions, remaining teaspoon oregano and Essence to the griddle and cook light brown, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan.
• Preheat a grill. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove from the grill. Quickly heat the pita bread on the grill until just warmed through and pliant. Holding a pita in the left hand, and the skewer in the right hand, pull the contents from the skewer into the pita bread. Repeat with the remaining skewers. Divide the cooked onions among the pita, and top with Tzatziki (cucumber sauce). Serve immediately.
• Put the cucumber in a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and drain for 1 hour. Put the yogurt in another strainer set over a bowl and drain for 1 hour. Combine the cucumber and yogurt in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

GREEK LAMB ON SKEWERS (SOUVLAKI)

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.

LEG OF LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Combine the shallots, garlic, jalapeño, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Add the lamb, turning to coat, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or preferably overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high. (If using wooden skewers, soak 12 to 16 of them in water for at least 20 minutes.)
• Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread 2 pieces onto each skewer. Season with salt and pepper. Grill on the hottest part of the grill for 2 minutes per side, then move to a cooler part of the grill. (If using a grill pan, reduce the heat to medium.) Cover and cook until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes. Top the souvlaki with oregano and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

KITTENCAL'S GREEK SOUVLAKI (GRILLED SKEWERED LAMB OR PORK)

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!

LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• For the kebabs: Combine oil, lemon juice, herbs, and garlic. Combine marinade and lamb. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
• Make the tomato relish: Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 or 4 seconds.) Brush tomatoes with oil, and season with salt. Grill until charred and softened, about 5 minutes per side. Coarsely chop, then place in a sieve set over a bowl. Let drain for 10 minutes. Discard liquid.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallot until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add water and sugar, and simmer until liquid has reduced by half. Add tomatoes and vinegar, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne. Let cool.
• Make the marinated feta: Combine oil, lemon zest and juice, dill, pink and black peppercorns, and red-pepper flakes in a nonreactive dish. Add feta, and turn to coat. Marinate until ready to serve (no longer than 1 hour or cheese will begin to break down).
• Thread lamb and onions onto 8 skewers, alternating. Thread a lemon wedge onto one end of each skewer. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until a meat thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130 degrees for medium-rare and onions and lemons are caramelized, about 5 minutes per side. To serve, place each kebab on top of a whole pita, pull out the skewer, and top lamb with relish. Crumble feta over top.

AUSSIE LAMB SANDWICH / SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Place lamb strips, teriyaki sauce, garlic, Tabasco sauce, oil and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and marinate 30 minutes or so.
• Cook lamb on hot BBQ plate turning occasionally until cooked as desired (about 5 minutes will do the trick).
• Place Lebanese bread on a plate and top with mesclun mix and capers.
• Put sour cream over top in three dollops and place capsicum strips to the side, followed by the cooked lamb strips over the middle.
• Roll up starting by folding in at the top and bottom a little followed by tightly rolling at the sides.
• Place under a sandwich press for 5 minutes or so to make the bread crispy. This is optional but tastes a lot better.
• Enjoy with an ice cold beer in the other hand!

LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Soak the rosemary sprigs in water for at least 1 hour prior to grilling the souvlakia.
• Trim the leg of lamb of any excess fat and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Place the cubes in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil and salt and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
• Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and skewer 4 pieces onto each rosemary sprig.
• Heat a grill top for 5 minutes. Place the souvlaki on the grill and cook 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Keep warm in a low oven until all are finished, transfer to a decorative platter and serve with lemon wedges.

LAMB OR PORK SOUVLAKI WITH FRESH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water overnight. It makes it a lot easier to skewer the meat and the meat has to marinate overnight anyway.
• Cut lamb or pork into 2" cubes. Place cubes in a re-sealable freezer bag. Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon juice and red wine in a small bowl.
• Pour olive oil mixture over meat in freezer bag. Seal bag and squish around until meat cubes are coated. Place in fridge overnight.
• Chop red onion into eighths. You will have 8 chunks. Cut peppers into large chunks. Cover and let stand in fridge.
• When making dinner: Preheat BBQ to med (approx 350º F).
• Thread skewers with the meat and vegetables, alternating meat cubes with the vegetables.
• Place skewers on BBQ. Baste skewers with any remaining marinade. Grill to desired doneness (approx 10 minutes).

MARINATED GREEK LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Cook brown rice as package instructs (try cooking with fresh chicken or vegetable broth for a bit more flavour). Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Set aside to marinade for at least 4 hours. Stick the meat on skewers and grill until lamb is cooked through, rotating occasionally (can use a grill or a large fry pan). Serve with brown rice and your favourite steamed veggies (eg. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, etc.).

LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Mix oil, crushed garlic, onion, bay leaves, lemon juice and oregano together in a shallow dish or marinader. Add meat skewers and marinade for 2 hours up to overnight.
• Shred lettuce and cut up tomato into slices, put into serving bowls.
• Cook meat on a BBQ or grill pan for 4-5 minutes on each side until well cooked.
• To serve - Place the flat breads, lettuce, tomato, greek yoghurt and hommus and cooked skewers on the table for self serve.

LAMB SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Place the lamb cubes in a large non-aluminum bowl.
• Make a marinade of the oil, lemon juice, wine, herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary, crushed bay leaf), garlic, and pepper.
• and pour over the meat.
• Marinate in the refrigerator, preferably overnight, or for at least 3 hours.
• Thread the meat on long skewers alternating the bay leaves with the tomatoes and peppers.
• Grill over hot coals or broil 6 inches from the heat, brushing with the remaining marinade and turning frequently until cooked through.
• Season with salt and pepper, then remove the meat from the skewers to a warm platter and crush oregano over the top.

LAMB, LEMON & DILL SOUVLAKI

Steps:

• Pound the garlic with sea salt in a pestle and mortar (or use a small food processor), until the garlic forms a paste. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, zest, dill and garlic. Mix in the lamb and combine well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hrs or overnight in the fridge. If you're going to use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water.
• If you've prepared the lamb the previous day, take it out of the fridge 30 mins before cooking. Thread the meat onto the soaked or metal skewers. Heat the grill to high or have a hot griddle pan or barbecue ready. Cook the skewers for 2-3 mins on each side, basting with the remaining marinade. Heat the pitta or flatbreads briefly, then stuff with the souvlaki. Add Greek salad (see 'Goes well with', right) and Tzatziki (below), if you like.