Greek Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon-Yogurt Cream
"I created this first course when my garden was overflowing with mint and tomatoes, and our gourmet cooking group was preparing a dinner with a Mediterranean theme." -Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, MN
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup shrimp mixture, 1 tablespoon yogurt cream, and 1 lemon wedge)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 118
- Calories from fat: 30%
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated fat: 0.9g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrate: 6.6g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 298mg
- Calcium: 90mg
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
- 1 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
- 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) reduced-fat crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 8 lemon wedges
Preparation
- Combine 3 cups water and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
- Combine 2 tablespoons parsley, mint, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic), stirring with a whisk. Stir in cucumber and next 4 ingredients (through olives). Add shrimp, tossing gently to combine. Sprinkle with black pepper.
- Combine yogurt, rind, juice, and honey in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Serve over shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley; serve with lemon wedges.
Greek Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon-Yogurt Cream Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: Mediterranean, Greek
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Saturated Fat, Gluten-Free
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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