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Mediterranean Filet Mignon Skewers with Grilled Pita Bread and Tzatziki Sauce

Bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to your next backyard barbecue with steak kabobs
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Marinating Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 27 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Steak Kabobs
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Chef David Rose

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ½ lb. peeled & sliced Persian cucumbers about 4 cucumbers
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 t. kosher salt
  • Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 T. freshly minced dill
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mediterranean Rub

  • 1 T. kosher salt
  • 1 t. black pepper
  • 1 t. dried oregano
  • 1/4 t. ground dill
  • 1/4 t. fenugreek
  • 1 t. za’atar Middle Eastern spice blend
  • 1/2 t. granulated garlic
  • 1 t. ground cumin

Mediterranean Filet Mignon Skewers

Grilled Pita

  • 6 pita breads
  • Mediterranean garlic oil recipe below

Mediterranean Garlic Oil

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 t. kosher salt
  • 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 t. za’atar Middle Eastern spice blend
  • 1 T. chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

Tzatziki Sauce

  • Add sliced cucumber and 1 t. salt to food processor, blending until cucumbers are minced.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and blend until well-incorporated. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Mediterranean Filet Mignon Skewers

  • Pat filet mignons dry with paper towels. Slice each filet into 3 equal slices lengthwise, about ½” to ¾” thickness.
  • Lightly flatten each filet mignon slice with the palm of your hand and place filet mignon slices into medium bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together all Mediterranean rub ingredients until well incorporated.
  • Add Mediterranean rub and 2 T. olive oil to filet mignon slices, tossing until thoroughly coated.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill to 450 degrees.
  • Remove filet mignon slices from refrigerator and skewer 2 slices lengthwise onto each wooden skewer. Allow filet mignon slices to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Grill filet mignon skewers on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes each, for medium-rare doneness.
  • Let skewers rest for about 5 minutes.

Grilled Pita Bread and Mediterranean Garlic Oil

  • Preheat grill to 450 degrees.
  • Combine all Mediterranean garlic oil ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until well-incorporated.
  • Grill pita breads over direct heat at 450 degrees for about 45 seconds to a minute on each side, until slightly browned and grill marks are achieved.
  • Remove from pita breads from grill and lightly brush with Mediterranean garlic oil on both sides.
  • Slice each pita bread into 6 equal sized triangles and serve warm.

Assembly

  • Place 1 Mediterranean filet mignon skewer on each plate, topping with about 2 heaping spoonfuls of tzatziki sauce.
  • Drizzle with 1 oz. of balsamic glaze, then top with sliced red onion and about ½ oz. of feta cheese.
  • Serve with grilled pita triangles.