Grilled Herb Garlicky Shrimp With Tzatsiki Sauce

Name: Grilled Herb Garlicky Shrimp With Tzatsiki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: grilled shrimp; 2 pounds thawed and peeled shrimp (16/20); 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons dried thyme/oregano/margoram; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 splash fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill; tzatziki; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 English cucumber, peeled

Servings: persons

grilled shrimp
2 pounds thawed and peeled shrimp (16/20)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons dried thyme/oregano/margoram
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 splash fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
tzatziki
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 English cucumber, peeled

1
put the shrimp in a towel lined sieve or colander to dry as much as possible.
2
in a bowl combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, dried herbs, black pepper and add shrimp
3
Cover and put in fridge to marinate for several hours.
4
To grill (or broil if it's too miserable outside): have a medium/hot flame going. Skewer shrimp and grill for about 6 minutes each side so they are firm with a touch of char but not too dry.
5
when cool enough to handle, take off skewers and put into a serving vessel, sprinkle with chopped dill and squirt with fresh lemon. Serve with tzatziki on the side.
6
grate the cucumber into a sieve over a bowl and drain as much liquid as possible. Feel free to press liquid out if impatient
7
in a bowl combine sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil salt and pepper to taste, drained cucumber and fresh dill. can be made ahead of time
8
serve with grilled shrimp on the side

625

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: grilled shrimp, 2 pounds thawed and peeled shrimp (16/20), 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons dried thyme/oregano/margoram, and more.

Yes, Grilled Herb Garlicky Shrimp With Tzatsiki Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!