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Mediterranean Shrimp Skewers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

Servings

4

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

303

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Category

Healthy & Light

Mediterranean Shrimp Skewers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 packages SRF Wild Caught Shrimp
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/2 inch half moons
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
  • cooked basmati rice, for serving

Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup of full fat Greek yogurt
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon of fresh chives, minced
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. To make the marinade combine olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme and salt to a bowl with the shrimp and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

  2. While shrimp is marinating, prepare rice.

  3. Meanwhile make lemon dill yogurt sauce.

  4. Using 8 metal or pre soaked wooden skewers, thread the zucchini, onion, shrimp and cherry tomatoes alternating to the top of the skewers. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and brush any remaining marinade over the veggies.

  5. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Cook shrimp skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and serve over rice with a serving of Greek yogurt sauce on the side.

Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce

  1. Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, chives, salt & pepper until smooth. Place in the fridge until ready to use.