Greek Marinated Shrimp Skewers With Lemon Dill Sauce Food

GREEK GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Put all ingredients (except the dressing) in a large bowl and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
• Thread shrimp on metal skewers ( or well soaked bamboo) and grill for 5-6 minutes turning often (they will turn red and opaque when done).
• Serve over rice (or better yet pilaf) with lemon wedges, pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes and drizzle with the dressing.

GRILLED LEMON-DILL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 15 minutes., Drain shrimp, discarding any remaining marinade. Thread shrimp onto 4 or 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade during the last minute of cooking.

SHRIMP AND LEMON SKEWERS WITH FETA DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Light the grill.
• In a medium mixing bowl, mix the yogurt with the scallion, 1/4 of the garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of the dill.
• Stir in the Feta, mashing it slightly.
• season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of dill and olive oil.
• Add shrimp and lemon, season with salt and pepper.
• Toss to coat well.
• Thread 3-4 shrimp with 2 lemon wedges per skewer.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Grill over medium-hot fire, turning occasionaly, until the shrimp are charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer skewers onto a platter and serve at once with Feta-Dill Sauce.