Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki
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
For the Apple-Tzatziki Sauce
For the Skewers
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
Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki
Spicy Greek Lamb Souvlaki
Plating & Serving
Serve the skewers hot alongside individual bowls of apple-tzatziki sauce for dipping.