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Greek Shrimp with Lemon Rice and Creamy Tzatziki

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring succulent shrimp, zesty lemon rice, and creamy homemade tzatziki.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ medium English cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Herbs & Vegetables

  • ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup green olives (sliced)
  • ½ cup canned roasted bell peppers (sliced)
  • 2 green onions chopped

Seafood

  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Rice & Broth

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions 

  • Cook the rice in chicken broth with turmeric and salt until tender, then fluff with lemon juice and zest.
  • Mix Greek yogurt with chopped cucumber, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki.
  • Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and lemon juice, then sauté in olive oil until cooked.
  • Assemble the dish by serving shrimp over lemon rice, topped with cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, olives, bell peppers, and chopped green onions, with a side of tzatziki.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15 minutes before cooking.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: lemon, rice, shrimp