Tzatziki Shrimp
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.
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!
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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