Grilled Herb Garlicky Shrimp With Tzatsiki Sauce
- grilled shrimp
- 2 pounds thawed and peeled shrimp (16/20)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dried thyme/oregano/margoram
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 splash fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- tzatziki
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 English cucumber, peeled
- put the shrimp in a towel lined sieve or colander to dry as much as possible.
- in a bowl combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, dried herbs, black pepper and add shrimp
- Cover and put in fridge to marinate for several hours.
- To grill (or broil if it's too miserable outside): have a medium/hot flame going. Skewer shrimp and grill for about 6 minutes each side so they are firm with a touch of char but not too dry.
- when cool enough to handle, take off skewers and put into a serving vessel, sprinkle with chopped dill and squirt with fresh lemon. Serve with tzatziki on the side.
- grate the cucumber into a sieve over a bowl and drain as much liquid as possible. Feel free to press liquid out if impatient
- in a bowl combine sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil salt and pepper to taste, drained cucumber and fresh dill. can be made ahead of time
- serve with grilled shrimp on the side
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/78238-grilled-herb-garlicky-shrimp-with-tzatsiki-sauce (may not work)