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shrimp with tzatziki recipe easy greek shrimp with lemon and cucumber yogurt dip

Tzatziki Shrimp

Kelly Jensen
This tzatziki shrimp recipe is simple and flavorful, a fantastic meal you can make in 30 minutes, including the garlicky tzatziki dip! It's low in carbs, high in protein, and a great way to enjoy fresh or frozen shrimp.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 4 people
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp uncooked, peeled, and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lemon juiced

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1.5 cups plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried

Instructions
 

  • Rinse shrimp under cold water, allow to drain, and set aside.
  • In a shallow pan or cast iron skillet, heat the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic begins to brown at the outside. Add the salt and pepper.
  • Turn up the heat to medium heat, and place the shrimp in an even layer at the bottom of the pan. Allow the shrimp to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until pink on one side, then flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes on the other side until cooked through. Add the lemon juice and toss well to combine.
  • Make the tzatziki: in a medium mixing bowl, add all the tzatziki ingredients and stir well to combine.
  • To plate the shrimp: add the tzatziki sauce to the plate, and place the shrimp on top of the sauce. Dip shrimp in tzatziki and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 31gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
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