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    Grilled Lamb Souvlaki

    Published: Oct 7, 2015 · Modified: Jul 5, 2023 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    Grilled Lamb Souvlaki, or pork souvlaki, is simple to make and naturally gluten free. Souvlaki reminds me of my trip to Greece a long time ago when I was first introduced to so many new flavours. I'm often inspired to cook from my memories of my travels and I have many of them from that first trip visiting Athens and the beautiful Greek island of Mykonos. It was a culinary adventure I will never forget.

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    1. Everyday to Gourmet - Souvlaki
    2. More Greek Recipes - Dinner Club Menu
    3. A Travel Tale - Mykonos
    4. Grilled Lamb Souvlaki
    4.1. Ingredients 1x2x3x
    4.1.1. SERVING
    4.2. Instructions

    At that time I was introduced to traditional Greek dishes I had never heard of thanks to our tiny book, a Berlitz Eurpoean Menu Reader. We tried moussaka, souvlaki and calamari in outdoor cafes listening to live music. We devoured Greek summer salads with creamy feta cheese and learned to love those salty kalamata olives. I remember being shocked as a ladle of olive oil was poured over my souvlaki before being handed to me; and then pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. And I vaguely remember the ouzo.

    Everyday to Gourmet - Souvlaki

    People often give me food related gifts and the unique skewers in this photo are one of those gifts. You can make a gorgeous platter using straight metal skewers or bamboo skewers but if you have something more interesting this is the time to use them.

    No matter what meat you choose, go for quality. With only a few ingredients in this recipe you want to make them all count. For an everyday meal I might use bottled lemon juice (I live in the north, what can I say). For company, fresh lemon wedges are essential as is the dried oregano. In the summer I like to garnish the platter with fresh oregano since I have it growing in my garden, but the classic taste comes from dried oregano.

    More Greek Recipes - Dinner Club Menu

    Dinner Club - A menu for Greek Night
    Dinner Club Menu - Greek Night

    Host a fun Greek night and include a platter of skewered meat garnished with lots of fresh lemon. Serve calamari, homemade tadziki and lemony hummus, a big Greek Summer Salad and your favourite vegetables. The ouzo is optional.

    I usually drink wine but when in Greece you must do as the Greeks! Yes, I drank ouzo out of a highball glass with water as instructed. We would bang the bottom of the glass on the table then shout “yamas” and drink up. I probably just sipped my ouzo but those memories are now a bit vague.

    Let me know in the comments below what you served at your Greek dinner.


    A Travel Tale - Mykonos

    From time to time I write a guest post for my friend Sue over at Travel Tales of Life. Here's a link to the one I wrote about our trip to Mykonos and it includes the nude beach story.

    Greek Souvlaki - An Authentic Greek Food Recipe

    Drinks at Petinos Hotel
    Drinks at Petinos Hotel
    Lamb souvlaki on circular skewers served with tadziki and lemon wedges, surrounded by individual plates of Greek salad.

    Grilled Lamb Souvlaki

    Cinde Little
    Whether you make souvlaki with lamb or pork, it's a simple traditional Greek recipe. The secret is in the simplicity so use the best quality olive oil and fresh lemon.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    marinating 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 8 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb lamb or pork, cut into cubes
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    SERVING

    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

    Instructions
     

    • Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over meat and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
    • Thread meat onto metal skewers. Grill until cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes, turning once.
    • Sprinkle with dried oregano and serve with lemon wedges.
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