Grilled Herb Garlicky Shrimp With Tzatsiki Sauce Recipe

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

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

Grilled Herb Garlicky Shrimp With Tzatsiki Sauce

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