Greek-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Greek-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce are healthy, wildly flavorful, and easy to customize. Cook on the grill or stovetop and enjoy this Greek shrimp recipe all year long.

Components

  • Greek-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

  • Lemon-Dill Sauce

Directions

  • 1 batch Greek-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

  • 1 batch Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Greek-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp dried fennel seeds

  • 1 tsp dried cumin seeds

  • 3/4 tsp salt

  • Zest of 1 lemon (reserve juice for Lemon-Dill Sauce)

  • 1 lb raw peeled and deveined shrimp

  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch thick coins, and then sliced in half to create half moons

  • 1 small red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, salt, and lemon zest; mix to combine.

  • Add shrimp and toss to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 5 hours refrigerated.

  • Thread marinated shrimp onto 8 metal or wood skewers, alternating with zucchini and chunks of red onion. (Aim for 3 shrimp per skewer.)

  • Brush any remaining marinade over the zucchini and red onion.

  • Grill skewers, turning once, until veggies and shrimp are lightly charred, about 5-6 minutes total.

Lemon-Dill Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt (sub sour cream)

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill

  • 2 tsp finely chopped chives

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper

Directions

  • Combine Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, chives, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl

  • Stir with a whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.