Classic Souvlaki Recipes

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PORK SOUVLAKI



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Seasoned bits of pork or lamb are allowed to season in a Mediterranean marinade for as long as you can stand it! Wonderful with rice and a cucumber and tomato salad. Serve with lemon slices and chopped parsley.

Provided by alsoanurse

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup olive oil
½ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 bay leaves, broken into pieces, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place pork tenderloin cubes into a gallon-sized resealable bag.
  • Stir olive oil, dry white wine, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pork in the bag and mix well.
  • Let pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 day, up to 5 days.
  • Remove pork cubes from marinade and thread onto metal skewers. Place bay leaf pieces between meat cubes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Arrange skewers on the preheated grill. Turn the kabobs and baste with marinade frequently for the first 10 minutes of cooking, then discard marinade. Cook about 5 minutes longer, until pork is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CLASSIC SOUVLAKI



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Why is it that we crave the back to basics, simple food that has been around for eons. Special thanks to "the 250 best 4 ingredient recipes" for this recipe.

Provided by FunkiMonki

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean boneless lamb
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Trim lamb. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Marinate for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Room temp, 30 minutes.
  • Soak wooden skewers at least 10 minutes to prevent charring during cooking.
  • Remove meat from marinade, Thread meat on skewers. broil under broiler or BBQ over med-high until done to personal preference. (approx. 5 min rare, 7 minutes per side for medium).
  • Serve with your favorite tzatziki sauce and savour the efforts of your labour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 18.4, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 7.2

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI



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Souvlaki is usually served with tzatziki, a yogurt sauce with cucumbers. This version has more cucumber than yogurt, for a dish with crunch and freshness but few calories.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/2 small red onion, cut 3/4 inch thick, and separated into slices
4 whole-wheat pitas
Garnish: oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon zest, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, half the garlic, the oregano, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken, and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together remaining lemon juice and garlic, the cucumber, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Thread chicken, tomatoes, and onion onto 4 metal skewers. Brush with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and season with pepper.
  • Grill skewers, turning, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Grill pitas until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve skewers with charred pitas and cucumber-yogurt sauce. Garnish with oregano leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 g, Cholesterol 66 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, Sodium 459 g

SOUVLAKI



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Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork kebab recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.

Provided by Abby Benner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
skewers

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
  • Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 353.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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