Grilled Shrimp with Dill and Tzatziki Sauce
This is my nod to our delicious trip to Greece a couple of summers ago. All the flavors I loved and enjoyed are in this delicious dish. Perfect dish for a summer evening with a glass of Rose!!
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- Zest of one lemon, save the lemon for juicing a bit later
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- Salt
Marinate the shrimp with the olive, dill, oregano, lemon zest, garlic and salt for at least 2 to 3 hours. Half an hour before grilling, juice the lemon into the shrimp. Skewer the shrimp and grill until just done.
Tzatziki Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated cucumber, excess water squeezed out (between your palm)
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Mix all the ingredients together, taste for seasonings and let it sit for half an hour.
Serve with freshly grilled pita and shrimp.
