Shrimp and Lemon Skewers with Feta-Dill Sauce

TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
SERVINGS: 6

•FAST
•HEALTHY
•STAFF-FAVORITE

Squeeze the charred lemons over the shrimp before serving for a tangy, smoky hit of flavor. You may want to make extra feta sauce to have with lean lamb steaks or chicken skewers.

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1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 scallion, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 lemons, each cut into 12 wedges

Light a grill. In a medium 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 with the olive oil. Add the shrimp and lemons, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Thread 4 shrimp and 2 lemon wedges onto each of 12 skewers. Season with salt and pepper and grill over a medium-hot fire, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve at once with the feta sauce.

Notes One Serving: 244 cal, 9.5 gm fat, 2.6 gm saturated fat, 5 gm carb, 0 gm fiber.

Shrimp and Lemon Skewers with Feta-Dill Sauce

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