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.
Souvlaki Skewers:
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Olive Oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, coarsely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
2 tablespoons parsley, coarsley chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
1kg | 2lbs lean lamb, diced into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 red onion, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 red capsicum, bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
8 – 10 wooden (or metal) skewers
Sea Salt and ground pepper
Additional
4 small pita bread, halved (or 8 small Tortillas)
1 tablespoon olive oil
sprinkle of salt
Garlic Yogurt Sauce: *See Notes
1/2 cucumber, finely grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1 cup fat free Greek Yogurt
Drizzle of lemon juice
Sea salt to taste
Greek Side Salad:
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
100g | 3 1/2 oz Feta cheese, reduced fat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (adjust to your tastes)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Sea salt to taste
For the Souvlaki:
Combine the oil together with the herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice; whisk well Mix the lamb through to coat evenly. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or over night for a deeper flavour).
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.
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.
For the bread:
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.
Garlic Yogurt Dip:
Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about ½ teaspoon or more) and set aside.
Salad:
Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.