Name: Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Feta Dipping Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 5 teaspoons lemon juice, divided; 1 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 1.25 pounds medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail on; 0.25 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon water

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Feta Dipping Sauce

Be the first to rate & review!

If you like shrimp, this spicy grilled shrimp recipe will be your new favorite. It's easy, fast and delicious! The subtle spice of the cayenne is balanced by the creamy feta sauce. If you want to tame the heat, you can cut the cayenne in half or skip it completely.

Julia Levy

Published on March 10, 2021

Spicy Grilled Shrimp — Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Soy-Free

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
5 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 ¼ pounds medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail on
¼ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon water

Directions

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high (450°F to 500°F). Place minced garlic on a cutting board; sprinkle with salt. Using the flat side of a knife, mash the salt into the garlic to make a paste. Transfer the garlic paste to a large bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons oil, lemon zest, 3 teaspoons lemon juice, paprika, oregano, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fold in shrimp until fully coated. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, feta, water and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
Thread the shrimp evenly onto 8 (6-inch) skewers. Oil the grill rack by holding an oil-soaked paper towel with tongs (do not use cooking spray on a hot grill). Place the skewers on the oiled rack; grill, uncovered, until opaque and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Equipment

Eight (6-inch) skewers

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236	Calories
14g	Fat
4g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 skewers & 2 1/2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 187mg	62%
Vitamin A 585IU	12%
Sodium 429mg	19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.