Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip

(from castro15’s recipe box)

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

  1. For the Souvlaki:

  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

  5. For the bread:

  6. 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.

  7. Garlic Yogurt Dip:

  8. Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about ½ teaspoon or more) and set aside.

  9. Salad:

  10. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.

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