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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Fresh Tzatziki Sauce Mixed Greens Salad Honeydew Melon Wrapped in Ham with Feta


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 32oz. frozen raw shrimp - peeled
  • 1 red bell pepper - sliced into wedges
  • 1 green bell pepper - sliced into wedges
  • 1 large sweet onion - sliced into thick slices
  • 16 oz. grape tomatoes
  • 3 large cloves of garlic - chopped
  • Kabob sticks - soaked in water for 30 minutes or so before using

For the Marinade:

  • 3 tbs. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • Juice of 1 lemon

For Fresh Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cucumber - seeded
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 16 oz. plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbs. fresh dill
  • 3 tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbs. olive oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 anchovy

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups of rice
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Your choice of salad greens
  • 1 red onion - sliced thin
  • 1 cucumber - sliced
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Anchovies
  • Croutons

For the Dressing:

  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - taste
  • 1 honeydew melon, or any melon of your choice
  • 1/2 pound of ham - sliced thin
  • 16 oz. of block feta cheese - sliced

Instructions

For Shrimp & Marinade:

  1. Combine the red pepper wedges, green pepper wedges, onion slices, grape tomatoes, chopped garlic and peeled shrimp in a large bowl.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl and pour over the shrimp and vegetables; cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or more before placing the shrimp and vegetables on the kabob sticks.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
  4. Grill the kabobs until the shrimp are pink and firm.

For Fresh Tzatziki Sauce:

  1. Combine all of the above ingredients in a food processor and give a few good chops.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Rice:

  1. Prepare the rice as directed with a pinch of turmeric in the water while cooking.
  2. Place the salad greens in a plate; top with the tomatoes, cucumber, onions, anchovies and croutons; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Slice the melon and wrap with the ham. Place a slice of feta cheese and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
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