Lamb Souvlaki With Zucchini Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Lamb Souvlaki With Zucchini Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SOUVLAKI; 500g (approx. 7) lamb fillets; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp greek oregano (rigani); Zest & juice of half a lemon; Pinch murray river salt flakes; Freshly ground black pepper; ZUCCHINI TZATZIKI; 1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated or shredded; 4 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 small clove garlic; 1/2 tsp dried dill; 1 tsp dried Greek oregano; 1 tsp lemon juice; Pinch murray river salt flakes; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

SOUVLAKI
500g (approx. 7) lamb fillets
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp greek oregano (rigani)
Zest & juice of half a lemon
Pinch murray river salt flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
ZUCCHINI TZATZIKI
1 1/2 cups zucchini, grated or shredded
4 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 small clove garlic
1/2 tsp dried dill
1 tsp dried Greek oregano
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch murray river salt flakes
Freshly ground black pepper

1
For the zucchini tzatziki, place grated zucchini in a strainer lined with a clean tea towel, add a pinch of salt and mix salt through using your hands. Leave it sit for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, chop lamb fillets into bite size pieces and place into a bowl. Add all remaining souvlaki ingredients to the lamb, mix well with your hands, cover and refrigerate to marinate for an hour or overnight.
3
To finish the zucchini tzatziki, gather the sides of the tea towel and squeeze out all the liquid (you should be left with about half a cup of grated zucchini). Place in a bowl with all remaining tzatziki ingredients, stir to combine, cover and refrigerate until needed.
4
Thread the lamb onto skewers (I like to use metal skewers so they don't burn). You can cook the souvlaki on the barbeque, grill or griddle pan. Either way, cook over a med-high heat, turning them occasionally for 4-5 minutes until golden or to your liking.
5
To serve, place lamb on a platter, squeeze lemon juice all over and serve alongside your zucchini tzatziki.

536

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SOUVLAKI, 500g (approx. 7) lamb fillets, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lamb Souvlaki With Zucchini Tzatziki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lamb Souvlaki With Zucchini Tzatziki

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Variations & substitutions

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