Lamb Souvlaki with Yogurt-Garlic Sauce
Lamb Souvlaki with Yogurt-Garlic Sauce is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. For souvlaki, mix first 5 ingredients to make a marinade and set aside.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFor souvlaki, mix first 5 ingredients to make a marinade and set aside.
Distribute lamb, bell peppers, onion and tomatoes among 8 skewers.
Place in a large shallow pan with marinade.
Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, rotating skewers once.
Heat a gas grill to medium, or use a charcoal grill and allow the coals to turn a light-ash color.
Coat grill with cooking spray.
Grill until lamb is medium rare and lightly charred, 5 to 8 minutes.
Rotate to cook evenly.
To cook in oven, broil on metal skewers 6 minutes, rotating until evenly browned.
Grill or toast pitas.
For sauce, puree cucumbers and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
Place in a fine-screen colander and squeeze out the juice.
Reserve juice and discard pulp.
Whisk cucumber and lemon juices in a bowl with yogurt.
Mix in garlic; season with salt and pepper.
Serve with pitas and skewers.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.