Grilled-Shrimp Gyros with herbed Yogurt Spread
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Sharon Sliter Sutten White
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
- 2 Tbsp. Greek seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 (12-inch) wooden skewers
- 4 (8-inch) pita rounds or gyro rounds
- Herbed Yogurt Spread:
- 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh or 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Directions
- Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.
- Combine seasoning and olive oil in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal and chill 30 minutes.
- Soak skewers in water 30 minutes with shrimp marinates; thread shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300 to 350 degrees) about 5 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink.
- Wrap each pita round in a damp cloth; microwave at high 10 to 15 seconds or until soft. Spread 1 side of each pita round with Herbed Yogurt Spread. Top evenly with shrimp
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cheese, tomato, and cucumber; roll up.
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Herbed Yogurt Spread:
- Whisk together all ingredients; chill until ready to serve or up to 8 hours.
- For a festive touch, wrap Grilled-Shrimp Gyros with Herbed Yogurt Spread in colorful corrugated paper tied with raffia.