"NOTHING IS MORE COMPLETELY THE CHILD OF ART THAN A GARDEN."
~ Sir Walter Scott
GRILLED SHRIMP GYROS with HERBED YOGURT SAUCE
~ Adapted from a worn Southern Living Magazine clipping
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1 1/2 lbs. peeled & deveined medium shrimp
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or marjoram
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
juice & zest of 1 lemon
6 (12-inch) wooden skewers (soaked 1/2 hour in water)
4 (8-inch) pita or gyro rounds
Herbed Yogurt Sauce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 chopped and seeded Roma tomatoes
1 thinly sliced English cucumber
- Combine herbs, lemon juice, zest and olive oil in heavy-duty zip-lock bag. Add shrimp, seal and chill 30 minutes.
- Remove from marinade and thread on skewers. Grill, covered, over medium coals about 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp begin to turn pink.
- Wrap pita rounds in damp cloth and microwave on HIGH 10-15 seconds or until soft. Spread 1 side of each pita round with Herbed Yogurt Sauce. Top evenly with shrimp, feta, chopped tomato, and sliced cucumber. Roll up and serve. (4 servings)
HERBED YOGURT SAUCE
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 minced medium cloves garlic
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme or marjoram
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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