Souvlaki
This recipe is so amazing that I made it as the first meal that I ever made my now sweet husband when we were dating. Yes, you read that right. This is THE main course that had this man at first bite.
I was so nervous to be making dinner for him (he had already wowed me with a meal he prepared for me) but I knew that this stand-by wouldn't let me down. Along with this I made grilled flat bread (recipe to follow), Tabbouleh, marinated cukes/tomatoes and Greek olives with oranges. For dessert, I made a favorite...The Barefoot Contessa's Macaroons. Low and behold, he was allergic to coconut and didn't even tell me! Thankfully, he had filled up on the main course. Apparently the Souvlaki did the trick. ;)
Souvlaki
adapted from All Recipes
*If you will be using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
Mix together:
1 1/2 - 2 lemons, juiced and zested
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves or 3 heaping tsp. of crushed garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp. oregano (I love the Mediterranean oregano or fresh, but any is fine)
Add:
2-4 pounds of pork tenderloin (cut into skewer-sized chunks)
1-2 green bell peppers (cut into 1" pieces"
1 large red onion or 2 yellow onions, cubed
Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium high heat. (You can also stir fry this if the weather is shady.)
Slide pork, pepper and onions onto skewers.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning skewers.
Even the kids love this one and wolf it down every time I've made it. I cook the sauce (making sure to boil it for 10 minutes, at least) that the meat has been marinating in and serve it over rice and veggies.
