By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
229 cal · 40 min
Greek Shrimp with Tzatziki Sauce
Recipe GLPRaec7cf68a44444
Succulent grilled shrimp marinated in a bright blend of lemon, garlic, oregano, and honey, served alongside a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, and mint. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is light, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
1 pound medium to large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup shredded cucumber
2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Extra fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Directions
Prepare the marinade for the shrimp. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, crushed garlic, oregano, honey, olive oil, and salt. Stir until well blended.
Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice (from the remaining lemon half), shredded cucumber, garlic powder, chopped mint, and salt. Mix until completely combined and smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator. Thread 4 to 6 shrimp onto each skewer and place on a plate. Discard any remaining marinade.
Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh mint if desired. Serve hot alongside the chilled tzatziki sauce.
Comments
This recipe lands well for a Charlotte weeknight: shrimp is readily available at any major chain, and all other ingredients (olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, honey, Greek yogurt, cucumber, mint) are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart—no second stop needed. The stated 40 minutes is realistic if you're buying pre-peeled shrimp; raw, headless shrimp will add five to ten minutes to devein and prep. Cost per serving runs around $4–5, driven by shrimp prices, which fluctuate seasonally but are reasonable year-round at coastal-adjacent North Carolina chains. The dish doesn't reheat gracefully—the shrimp toughens and tzatziki separates—so plan this for same-night eating. It's a straightforward, unfussy weeknight dinner that feeds four without fussiness, though it demands a bit of attention while the shrimp cook.
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