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Souvlaki aka meat skewers is one of the most popular dishes in Greece. This delicious meal is very simple to prepare and you will only need a few ingredients: meat, olive oil, lemon and herbs. I prefer lamb or pork but you can use beef, chicken or even turkey. The best thing about this keto recipe is that it's virtually zero-carb and will keep hunger at bay!
You can serve these tasty meat skewers with keto salads or dips including Greek salad or Melitzanosalata.
There are many more recipes in our KetoDiet App that pair well with Souvlaki: Tzatziki, Mediterranean salad, Low-carb Caponata, Tomato & mozzarella salad and many more.
Note: Only part of the oil in included in the nutrition facts, as most is used for marinating and re-used or discarded. You can use pork, beef or even chicken. If you prefer to use pork, opt for outdoor reared pork and avoid farmed pork.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size 2 skewers
Nutritional values (per 2 skewers)
Net carbs1.1 grams
Protein35.9 grams
Fat47.5 grams
Calories583 kcal
Calories from carbs 1%, protein 25%, fat 74%
Total carbs1.5 gramsFiber0.4 gramsSugars0.3 gramsSaturated fat18.3 gramsSodium437 mg(19% RDA)Magnesium45 mg(11% RDA)Potassium631 mg(32% EMR)
Ingredients (make 4 servings)
- 800 g lamb leg or shoulder, boneless (1.76 lb)
- 1/4 cup chopped mint or 1 tbsp dried mint
- 2 tbsp chopped rosemary or 1-2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or more if desired
Instructions
- Dice the meat into abut 2-inch (5 cm) pieces.
- Place in a bowl and add extra virgin olive oil and freshly juiced lemon. Finely chop the mint and rosemary and add to the bowl. Season with salt and mix well to cover the meat in the oil mixture on all sides. Place in the fridge for 4-8 hours or overnight. Mix once or twice to avoid drying. The longer you marinate it, the better.
- When ready to cook the skewers, preheat the oven to 220 °C/ 430 °F (fan assisted), or 240 °C/ 465 °F (conventional). Pierce the skewers through each meat cube and place them on a rack and in the oven.
- After 10-15 minutes, turn each of the skewers on the other side and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- When crispy and browned, remove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve hot with sides like Melitzanosalata or Greek Salad. Enjoy!
Greek Souvlaki Lamb Skewers
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 800 g lamb leg or shoulder, boneless (1.76 lb)
- 1/4 cup chopped mint or 1 tbsp dried mint
- 2 tbsp chopped rosemary or 1-2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or more if desired
Instructions
- Dice the meat into abut 2-inch (5 cm) pieces.
- Place in a bowl and add extra virgin olive oil and freshly juiced lemon. Finely chop the mint and rosemary and add to the bowl. Season with salt and mix well to cover the meat in the oil mixture on all sides. Place in the fridge for 4-8 hours or overnight. Mix once or twice to avoid drying. The longer you marinate it, the better.
- When ready to cook the skewers, preheat the oven to 220 °C/ 430 °F (fan assisted), or 240 °C/ 465 °F (conventional). Pierce the skewers through each meat cube and place them on a rack and in the oven.
- After 10-15 minutes, turn each of the skewers on the other side and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- When crispy and browned, remove from the oven and let them cool down. Serve hot with sides like Melitzanosalata or Greek Salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving, 2 skewers)
Calories583kcal
Net Carbs1.1g
Carbohydrates1.5g
Protein35.9g
Fat47.5g
Saturated Fat18.3g
Fiber0.4g
Sugar0.3g
Sodium437mg
Magnesium45mg
Potassium631mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 2 skewers)
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