Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip
Tender char-grilled seasoned Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with red capsicum/bell pepper pieces and red onion; served with a garlicky yogurt dip, a refreshing Greek side salad and warmed flatbreads.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme coarsely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp parsley (coarsley chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- 2 lb lean lamb (diced into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1 medium red capsicum/bell pepper (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
- 8 wooden skewers (or metal)
- 1 pinch sea salt and ground pepper
- 4 small pita bread, halved (or 8 small Tortillas)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 medium cucumber (finely grated)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 cup fat free Greek Yogurt
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
- 1 pinch sea salt to taste
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 3+1/2 oz Feta cheese (reduced fat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar (adjust to your tastes)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch sea salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the oil together with the herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice; whisk well and mix the lamb through to coat evenly. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or over night for a deeper flavour).
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about 1/2 teaspoon or more) and set aside.
- 6
Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.