Shrimp Skewers With Tzatziki, Spinach, And Feta

Name: Shrimp Skewers With Tzatziki, Spinach, And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek-style (2% or nonfat) yogurt*; 1 cup 1/4-inch cubes English hothouse cucumber; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional for drizzling; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1 1/4 teaspoons aniseed, finely crushed, divided; Olive oil (for brushing and drizzling); 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact; 8 cups baby spinach leaves; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1
Mix Greek-style yogurt, cucumber, dill, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, shallots, and 3/4 teaspoon crushed aniseed in small bowl; season tzatziki generously with salt and pepper. Chill.
2
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Thread shrimp onto 4 metal skewers. Brush shrimp all over with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed. Grill just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Divide spinach among 4 plates; drizzle lightly with additional lemon juice and olive oil. Top each with 1 shrimp skewer. Spoon tzatziki over shrimp; sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.
3
*A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place plain yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Greek-style (2% or nonfat) yogurt*, 1 cup 1/4-inch cubes English hothouse cucumber, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Skewers With Tzatziki, Spinach, And Feta 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.

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Shrimp Skewers With Tzatziki, Spinach, And Feta

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