Marinated Lamb Souvlaki With Tzatziki
A marinade is of the utmost importance when making a delicious souvlaki. Spice it generously with cumin, paprika, oregano, and thyme. All these flavors, together with lemon and olive oil get absorbed by the lamb meat. Pair this with a refreshing tzatziki. And serve it with pita. If that’s something you don’t have in your kitchen, substitute with a tortilla.
Ingredients Needed for Marinated Lamb Souvlaki With Tzatziki
For the marinated lamb:
12 ounces of lamb shoulder, cubed
1 red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
pepper
½ tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
½ tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon thyme powder
⅓ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
For the tzatziki:
1 cup greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated and squeezed
1 teaspoon dried mint
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
How to Make Marinated Lamb Souvlaki With Tzatziki
- For the marinated lamb:
Add the cubed lamb shoulder, red onion, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, thyme, olive oil, and garlic to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- For the tzatziki:
Add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, dried mint, olive oil, and garlic to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix. Set aside.
- Assemble the skewers:
Skewer the marinated lamb cubes and place them on the grill together with some marinade.
- Grill the skewers until the lamb is browned on all sides. Serve them together with tzatziki and pita (or even tortilla) and garnished with some parsley.