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Mediterranean Shrimp Tacos with Tzatziki Sauce
Enjoy flavorful shrimp tacos topped with fresh tzatziki sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
for the shrimp tacos
- 1 pound extra large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 soft tortillas warmed in a skillet
- to taste shredded lettuce
- to taste chopped tomato
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cucumber (squeeze out excess water)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Roast for 6-8 minutes until cooked.
- Prepare tzatziki: Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with lettuce, tomato, shrimp, and tzatziki. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Squeeze excess water from cucumber to keep the tzatziki creamy.