Greek Herbed Shrimp with Feta and Black Olives

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• Shrimp
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled, deveined extra-large or jumbo shrimp, thawed if frozen, rinsed, and patted dry
• Olive oil
• Basting Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon dill
• Juice from half a lemon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Topping
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup finely chopped, pitted Kalamata olives

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from parents.com

Preparation

Step 1

Basting Sauce:
1. Combine all ingredients and let rest for at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors.

Preparing and Grilling Shrimp:
2. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, leaving space between them. Brush the shrimp with olive oil.

3. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes. Brush on basting sauce, if needed. Turn the shrimp and grill another 2 to 3 minutes, until opaque.

Topping:
4. Mix feta with kalamata olives, then sprinkle the mixture over the grilled shrimp.