Shrimp Skewers with Tzatziki, Spinach, and Feta
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4-inch cubes cucumber 1 cup baby spinach leaves 8 cups chopped fresh dill 3 tablespoons chopped shallots (or green onions) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plus additional for drizzling uncooked large shrimp 1 pound aniseed, finely crushed 1 1/4 teaspoons olive oil crumbled feta cheese 3/4 cup greek-style (2% or nonfat) yogurt* 1 cup
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.
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.
*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.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Shrimp-Skewers-with-Tzatziki-Spinach-and-Feta-242967
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ISSY1554.
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.
*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.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Shrimp-Skewers-with-Tzatziki-Spinach-and-Feta-242967
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ISSY1554.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 261.7
- Total Fat: 9.5 g
- Cholesterol: 198.2 mg
- Sodium: 554.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 34.3 g
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