🇬🇷 Greek

Shrimp Souvlaki

Name: Shrimp Souvlaki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Yogurt; 3 cloves, crushed Garlic; 1, juiced Lemon; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 400 g Shrimp; to serve Pita Bread

🇬🇷 Greek

Marinated chunks of shrimp on skewers, charred over high heat and showered with herbs. About 24 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 4 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Yogurt3 tbsp
Garlic3 cloves, crushed
Lemon1, juiced
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Dried Oregano1 tsp
Shrimp400 g
Pita Breadto serve

Optional extras

Fresh Dillhandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Whisk the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano and lemon juice into a marinade.
2
Cut the shrimp into even 3 cm chunks and coat well; marinate 30 minutes minimum.
3
Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces so the heat can circulate.
4
Grill over high heat, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked inside.
5
Slide off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and dust with fresh dill.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Shrimp Recipe with Mediterranean Souvlaki · on YouTube