WebPlace the garlic, salt, dill, oregano, cinnamon, pepper, lemon juice and zest in a bowl or ziplock bag. Add the lamb and give it a good mix together. Seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and leave to marinade for at least two hours. After two hours, you’ll see that the lamb has started to go paler in colour. This is caused by the lemon juice
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This lamb souvlaki recipe features marinated pieces of lamb, threaded on skewers, and char-grilled to perfection. I like to serve these with rosemary garlic roasted potatoes, a Greek salad, and pita bread. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
It’s a shame that nowadays lamb souvlaki is commonly substituted with pork skewers, as a much cheaper alternative. But if you like me, just love lamb, here is a very easy to follow Greek lamb souvlaki recipe with fluffy pita bread and creamy tzatziki sauce to make your own homemade juicy lamb souvlaki skewers from scratch!
The difference is the cooking process. Traditionally, Souvlaki is cooked using pork (but we have used lamb) and kebabs are cooked using lamb. Souvlaki is cooked horizontally on a spike, but a kebab is cooked vertically on a spike. Souvlaki also has a different marinating process than kebabs.
It's delicious served on the skewer with veggies, in a warm pita with fresh veggies and homemade tzatziki, or with your favorite Greek side dish. Whether you're looking for a satisfying dinner to make with pork, chicken, or lamb, you'll find something you absolutely love in this collection of our very best souvlaki recipes.