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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪35gProtein
🌾6gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Seafood Souvlaki

How to order / say it
Say it Θαλασσινό Σουβλάκι — [ThalassiNO SooVLAkee]
Order I'd like the seafood souvlaki, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα το θαλασσινό σουβλάκι, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Skewered seafood grill with herbs and olive oil.

Why try it?

A quintessential dish of the Cyclades, seafood souvlaki reflects the island's rich marine bounty. It represents the Greek way of simple, flavorful eating using fresh local ingredients.

How it tastes

Savory and aromatic, dominated by the fresh taste of the sea. It's lightly seasoned with herbs and olive oil, delivering a crisp and smoky aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Originating in the Aegean islands in the mid-20th century with rising tourism influences, seafood souvlaki was created to provide a Greek twist on the popular meat souvlaki using local seafood resources.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 200 g shrimp
  • 🐟 200 g swordfish
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🍋 20 ml lemon juice
  • 🌿 1 tsp oregano
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 🧂 1 tsp sea salt

Method

  1. 1 Marinate the seafood in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Thread the marinated seafood on skewers.
  3. 3 Grill on medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. 4 Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

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