Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Name: Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 green apple; 1 small cucumber; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh dill; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper; Wooden skewers or metal ones; 1 red onion; 2 bell peppers

A Mediterranean Delight with a Fresh Twist

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

2 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Lamb Marinade

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

For the Apple-Tzatziki Sauce

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

For the Skewers

Wooden skewers or metal ones

soaked in water if wood

1 red onion

cut into wedges

2 bell peppers

cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb

Prepare the marinade

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a bowl.

Coat the lamb

Add lamb cubes into marinade; ensure even coating.

Chill and marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preferably marinate overnight for optimal flavor.

Preparing the Apple-Tzatziki Sauce

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated apple, and cucumber.

Season the sauce

Stir in olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Use a microplane grater for a finer texture.

Chill

Chill until serving.

Cooking Process

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.

Final Glaze

Brush with extra olive oil during the last minute of grilling for shine.

Timing

Marination: 2 hours (or overnight). Grilling: 15 minutes.

Heat Guide

Grilling: Medium-High Heat.

Plating & Serving