Ingredients
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1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (2 ounces)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, EXTRA LARGE, if available
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2 lemons, cut into 12 wedges
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1 scallion, white and light green parts only thinly sliced
Instructions
- Light the grill.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the yogurt with the scallion, 1/4 of the garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of the dill.
- Stir in the Feta, mashing it slightly.
- season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of dill and olive oil.
- Add shrimp and lemon, season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat well.
- Thread 3-4 shrimp with 2 lemon wedges per skewer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over medium-hot fire, turning occasionaly, until the shrimp are charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer skewers onto a platter and serve at once with Feta-Dill Sauce.