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Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Name: Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat; 1 green apple, grated; 1 small cucumber, grated; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; Salt and pepper, to taste; Wooden skewers or metal ones, soaked in water if wood; 1 red onion, cut into wedges; 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

Juicy, spiced lamb skewers complemented with a refreshing apple-tzatziki sauce to exhilarate your taste buds.

4.7(484 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 21, 2025

Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Marinade

For the Apple-Tzatziki Sauce

For the Skewers

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 452 kcal
Protein: 25.5 g
Carbs: 18.2 g
Fat: 32.6 g
Fiber: 2.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1806 kcal
Protein: 102 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Fat: 130.2 g
Fiber: 11.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb lamb shoulder or leg cut into 1-inch cubes	960	90	0	72	0
3 tbsp olive oil	360	0	0	40.5	0
2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed	8	0	3	0	0
3 garlic cloves minced	13	0.5	3	0	0.2
2 tsp paprika	12	0.6	2.5	0.6	1.6
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.4
1 tsp dried oregano	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.4
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup Greek yogurt full-fat	110	6	8	5	0
1 green apple grated	95	0.5	25	0.3	4.4
1 small cucumber grated	16	0.7	4	0.1	0.5
1 tbsp olive oil	120	0	0	13.5	0
1 tbsp fresh dill chopped	2	0.2	0.3	0.1	0.2
1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed	4	0	1.5	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Wooden skewers or metal ones soaked in water if wood	0	0	0	0	0
1 red onion cut into wedges	45	1	11	0.1	1.5
2 bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces	60	2	14	0.5	2.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb

1
Prepare the marinade
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a bowl.
2
Coat the lamb
Add lamb cubes into marinade; ensure even coating.
3
Chill and marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Preferably marinate overnight for optimal flavor.

Preparing the Apple-Tzatziki Sauce

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated apple, and cucumber.
2
Season the sauce
Stir in olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Use a microplane grater for a finer texture.
3
Chill
Chill until serving.

How to Make Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Lamb
Use pre-soaked skewers. Arrange lamb cubes alternately with onion and bell pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
2
Final Glaze
Brush with extra olive oil during the last minute of grilling for shine.
3
Timing
Marination: 2 hours (or overnight). Grilling: 15 minutes.
4
Heat Guide
Grilling: Medium-High Heat.