Best 7 Greek Souvlaki Recipes
Discover the authentic taste of Greece with our exploration of the best Greek souvlaki recipes. Souvlaki, a Greek street food staple, is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed in both traditional and modern variations. Whether you prefer the simplicity of grilled marinated meat skewers or the complex flavors of souvlaki bowls, this article will guide you through the art of creating mouthwatering souvlaki at home. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the technique of grilling, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your souvlaki experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK SOUVLAKI CHEAT SHEET
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, onion powder, oregano and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken, tomatoes and onion and toss to coat.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and evenly spread the chicken mixture on it.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then add the pita around the edge of the baking sheet and bake until the chicken is cooked through, another 5 minutes. (If desired, you can also broil the mixture for a couple of minutes more for more color.)
- Serve with the Tzatziki Dip.
- Combine the yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, mint, salt and garlic in a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
LAMB SOUVLAKI SANDWICHES WITH GREEK SALAD AND TSATSIKI SAUCE
Categories Sandwich Lamb Olive Tomato Broil Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Mint Cucumber Lettuce Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make tsatsiki sauce:
- Purée cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender until almost smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in mint and chill, covered, until serving.
- Make lamb sandwiches:
- Preheat broiler.
- Wrap pitas in foil and put in lower third of oven to warm while broiling lamb.
- Put lamb on oiled rack of a broiler pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil lamb 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning over once, 12 to 14 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
- While lamb is standing, toss together salad ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff warm pita pockets with salad and lamb, then drizzle filling with tsatsiki sauce.
GREEK SOUVLAKI
This is posted in response to a request for "skewer" recipes. A real coincidence as this was being prepared on the food network by Nick Makris from Nick's Diner in Regina Sask - it looked SO GOOD I just had to post it. Use pork or lamb - serving with pita bread is optional but tzatziki is a must! Prep time includes a minimum of 2 hours for marinating.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, mint and black pepper in a bowl& mix well.
- Add meat, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate; marinate for a minimum of 2 hours but overnight for best results.
- If using wooden skewers soak them in water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium high.
- Thread meat evenly onto 4 skewers& season with salt and pepper.
- Grill skewers 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium or cook a few minutes longer if you prefer well done (6 to 7 minutes).
- Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
KITTENCAL'S GREEK SOUVLAKI (GRILLED SKEWERED LAMB OR PORK)
There are many recipe out there for slovlaki, this is one I have been making for years and is a personal favorite, this can be made using lamb or pork, the secret to the marinade is the little extra bit of honey and the seasoned salt ;-) traditional Greek souvlaki is not threaded with veggies, but I like to add them on the skewers, you have the option of using them or not. Serve the lamb with toasted pitas and tzatzika sauce if desired please see my recipe#157176. Plan ahead the lamb needs to marinade overnight. You can also make these in the oven under the broiler, using metal skewers ONLY in place of wooden, turning occasionally. The vegetable amounts listed are only esimated you can use as many as desired on the skewers.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time P1DT8m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together red wine, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, seasoning salt and pepper.
- Place the lamb in a large glass bowl.
- Pour the wine sauce over the lamb; toss to coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, tossing occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Lightly oil the grill and preheat.
- Remove the lamb from the marinade (discard marinade).
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading.
- Thread the lamb, mushrooms, onion chunks and cherry tomatoes among the skewers (thread anyway you desire).
- Brush JUST the veggies with olive oil and season lamb and the veggies lightly with white salt (and pepper if desired).
- Grill until the lamb until it is medium-rare and lightly charred (about 8 minutes, rotating to cook until evenly browned).
- Serve the grilled lamb with toasted pitas and tzatzika sauce if desired.
- DELICIOUS!
FAST AND EASY CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH GREEK DRESSING
Make and share this Fast and Easy Chicken Souvlaki With Greek Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anise
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, 1/8 teaspoon oregano, and mustard to make dressing. Set aside.
- Cut each chicken breast into approximately 5 to 7 strips.
- Place strips in large fry pan, cover with 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon oregano; stir.
- Cook chicken over medium heat until done, lightly browning pieces to one's taste as liquid evaporates and chopping them into smaller, easier-to-eat pieces, if desired, during or after browning.
- Assemble salad of lettuce, tomato and chicken pieces (inside warm pita bread for sandwich).
- Crumble feta cheese over the top. Add dressing and other toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 41.1
GREEK SOUVLAKI DRESSING
This typical Greek dressing is found in any place that serves souvlaki. You know the one, in a glass container with all the oil and spices in it. I think this is more flavorful that any Greek dressing I have found, it will bring out the flavor of your souvlaki!
Provided by StevenRN
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, garlic, mustard powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil together until blended. Pour into a glass dressing container, and allow to stand at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 0.3 mg
GREEK-ITALIAN FUSION - BEEF SOUVLAKI PIZZA
I was inspired to create my own fusion-cuisine pizzas after a local pizza place appreciated my concepts and added it to their menu! Tried these ideas on my family and friends, and they loved it!
Provided by Arads
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread tzatziki sauce over crust and top with beef, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and mozzarella cheese, respectively. Brush egg yolk over exposed pizza crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted and crust is shiny golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 80.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1790.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
Tips:
- To make sure the souvlaki is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) for poultry and 145°F (63°C) for pork and lamb.
- If you don't have skewers, you can use wooden toothpicks to secure the meat and vegetables.
- To prevent the souvlaki from sticking to the grill, brush it with olive oil before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the grill, or the souvlaki will not cook evenly.
- To make the tzatziki sauce, use a food processor or blender to combine the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Serve the souvlaki with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese.
Conclusion:
Souvlaki is a delicious and versatile Greek dish that can be made with a variety of meats and vegetables. It is a great option for a quick and easy meal, or for a fun and festive gathering. With a little planning and preparation, you can make souvlaki that your friends and family will love.
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