Lamb Or Pork Souvlaki With Fresh Veggies Recipes

LAMB SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI

Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

2 pounds lamb, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
Pita bread rounds
Tzatziki, recipe follows
1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half and seeded, and finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill or oregano leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Place the meat in a non-reactive bowl. Mix together the lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon oregano, garlic, and grated onion, and pour over the meat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Thread the meat onto metal or bamboo skewers.
Heat the oil on a griddle or in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions, remaining teaspoon oregano and Essence to the griddle and cook light brown, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan.
Preheat a grill. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove from the grill. Quickly heat the pita bread on the grill until just warmed through and pliant. Holding a pita in the left hand, and the skewer in the right hand, pull the contents from the skewer into the pita bread. Repeat with the remaining skewers. Divide the cooked onions among the pita, and top with Tzatziki (cucumber sauce). Serve immediately.
Put the cucumber in a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and drain for 1 hour. Put the yogurt in another strainer set over a bowl and drain for 1 hour. Combine the cucumber and yogurt in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

KITTENCAL'S GREEK SOUVLAKI (GRILLED SKEWERED LAMB OR PORK)

Kittencal's Greek Souvlaki (Grilled Skewered Lamb or Pork) image

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

Ingredients

2 lbs lean leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes (or use 2 pounds boneless pork)
1 cup red wine (not red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon liquid honey
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
20 large button mushrooms (might use more or less)
2 large red onions, cut into 8 pieces
20 cherry tomatoes (might use more or less)
1/4 cup olive oil
10 -12 wooden bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes before threading, you might use less than 10 skewers)

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!

PORK SOUVLAKI

Pork Souvlaki image

Enjoy your favorite Greek kebab at home with our quick and easy recipe -- swap cubed lamb, chicken, turkey, or extra-firm tofu for pork, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup tahini (optional; if not using, substitute Greek yogurt)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine pork, oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours).
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, cup lemon juice, tahini (if using), and 1 to 2 tablespoons water (sauce should have the consistency of heavy cream).
Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Thread pork cubes onto 8 metal skewers. Grill until brown on all sides and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Serve souvlaki with yogurt sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g, Fat 21 g, Protein 20 g

PORK SOUVLAKI

Pork souvlaki image

Serve our speedy pork souvlaki skewers when you're in need of a quick and easy midweek meal. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt and chilli sauces on the side

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories Dinner, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

400g lean pork shoulder, cut into 2cm chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tbsp dried oregano
1 lemon , zested and juiced
½ tsp hot paprika
100ml fat-free yogurt
1 small garlic clove , grated
½ cucumber , trimmed and grated
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut into chunks
2 Little Gem lettuce , leaves separated
chilli sauce , to serve (optional)
flatbreads , warmed, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Put the pork in a large bowl with the oil, oregano, lemon zest and juice and paprika as well as a good pinch of salt. Toss everything together to combine and leave to marinate for 10 mins.
Combine the yogurt, garlic and cucumber together in a bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
Heat the grill to high. Thread the marinated pork and the peppers on four metal skewers, alternating between the pork and peppers as you go. Place on a non-stick baking sheet and grill for 3-4 mins on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Serve with the lettuce, yogurt mixture and chilli sauce, and flatbreads, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium