Shrimp Skewers with Tzatziki, Spinach, and Feta

Name: Shrimp Skewers with Tzatziki, Spinach, and Feta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons aniseed, finely crushed, divided; 2 liters baby spinach leaves; 237 milliliters 1/4-inch cubes English hothouse cucumber; 177 milliliters crumbled feta cheese; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh dill; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice plus additional for drizzling; 4 servings Olive oil (for brushing and drizzling); 2 Tbsps chopped shallots; 454 grams uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact; 237 milliliters Greek-style (2% or nonfat) yogurt

Shrimp Skewers with Tzatziki, Spinach, and Feta might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 374 calories, 31g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. A mixture of aniseed, olive oil, yogurt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the aniseed you could follow this main course with the Aniseed Biscotti as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

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.

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Greek Yogurt

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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

Brush grill with oil. Thread shrimp onto 4 metal skewers.

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Shrimp

Cooking Oil

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Metal Skewers

Grill

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.

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Feta Cheese

Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Tzatziki

Anise

Spinach

Pepper

Shrimp

Salt

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Skewers

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*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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Bon Appétit

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Servings:

1teaspoons

aniseed, finely crushed, divided 2liters

baby spinach leaves 237milliliters

1/4-inch cubes English hothouse cucumber 177milliliters

crumbled feta cheese 3Tbsps

chopped fresh dill 2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice plus additional for drizzling 4servings

Olive oil (for brushing and drizzling)2Tbsps

chopped shallots 454grams

uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact 237milliliters

Greek-style (2% or nonfat) yogurt

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.