Description
This Authentic Greek Lamb Souvlaki recipe features tender lamb leg or shoulder marinated in lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with warm pita and homemade tzatziki.
Ingredients
1kg lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 3cm chunks
80ml olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 red onions, roughly chopped
1 tsp dried Greek oregano
1 tsp dried or fresh thyme
1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
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For the Tzatziki:
1 cucumber, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
500g strained Greek yogurt
1–2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Pinch of salt
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To Serve:
10 pita breads
Olive oil, dried oregano, and salt
Instructions
1. Cut the lamb into 3cm chunks and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, and black pepper.
3. Add lamb and chopped red onions. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki. Combine grated cucumber (squeezed dry), garlic, olive oil, yogurt, vinegar, and salt. Chill.
5. Thread lamb pieces onto skewers. Season with salt just before grilling.
6. Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked to desired doneness.
7. Brush pita breads with olive oil, season with salt and oregano, and warm in oven or grill.
8. Serve lamb skewers with pita and tzatziki. Optionally, add Greek salad or lemon potatoes on the side.
Notes
Marinate the lamb overnight for best results. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. You can also cook the souvlaki in the oven at 425°F or air fryer at 390°F.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Sodium: 497mg
- Fat: 21.5g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.7g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 107.7mg
Keywords: authentic greek lamb souvlaki, lamb souvlaki skewers, greek lamb kebab, grilled lamb with pita