Cooking Lamb Souvlakis on the BBQ


Lamb souvlaki is a delightful Greek dish known for its bold and vibrant flavours. The taste is a harmonious blend of savoury, tangy, and aromatic notes, making it suitable for a feast.

Are you planning to cook lamb souvlaki for your next gathering? Check out our guide on how to make lamb souvlaki, which is sure to die for!

Prepare the Marinated Lamb

prepare the meat
Prepare the meat

To start, you’ll need to prepare a marinated lamb.

For an easy lamb souvlaki recipe, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat the lamb. Let the lamb meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavour.

To save time in the kitchen, consider purchasing marinated lamb souvlaki from McKays Family Butcher. Our marinated lamb souvlaki comes in a variety of delicious, gluten-free flavours, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.

If you prefer to marinate your lamb at home, we also offer our flavorful marinades separately. Simply buy our plain lamb and choose your favourite marinade to create a customised dish at home.

Process the Lamb on the Barbecue

It’s time to get on the most important part: Grilling! Here is the step-by-step guide:

  1. Preheat the Barbecue: Heat the barbecue for 10 minutes in high heat until it reaches a searing hot temperature.
  2. Drizzle Olive Oil: After 10 minutes, open the lid and drizzle some olive oil onto the barbecue.
  3. Place the Souvlaki: Place your souvlaki on the barbecue, fat side down.
  4. Add More Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil onto the meat once again.
  5. Close the Lid and Reduce Heat: Close the lid, turn the heat down to low, and wait for 10 minutes.
  6. Flip the Meat: After 10 minutes, open the lid and flip the meat over. Be careful to maintain the charred marks.
  7. Wait Another 10 Minutes: Close the lid and wait another 10 minutes. 
  8. Turn Off the Barbecue: Turn off the barbecue, remove the meat, and place it on a cold plate.

Wrap the lamb meat in aluminium foil and rest on the cold plate for 10 minutes. You can prepare salad, vegetables, and other fillings during this time.

This 10-minute rest period is super important for achieving perfectly charred meat on the outside and tender meat on the inside. Skipping this step may result in tough meat.

Place on a Cutting Board

The rest period is done, and it’s time to unwrap the meat! Place the meat on a cutting board, cut it into slices of the desired thickness, and chop it into smaller pieces—just like those in a souvlaki shop.

Arrange the Souvlaki Wrap

Lamb Souvlaki Wrap
Lamb Souvlaki Wrap

 Next, prepare a souvlaki wrap using tortilla wraps, flatbreads, or thin pita bread. Arrange the chopped meat onto the wrap.

Add cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, or any other prepared vegetable fillings—and you’re done! Your mouth watering lamb souvlaki is ready to be served as a delightful meal.

Conclusion

Lamb souvlaki is easy to cook and a delicious menu item for any occasion. To minimise the hassle of preparing your own marinade, you can buy it directly at McKays Family Butcher store to marinade your lamb at home. Alternatively, our high-quality lamb meat is also available, already marinated with our tasty gluten-free marinade of various flavours for a quick, unforgettable meal. Visit McKays Family Butchers now!