SIMPLE SUMMER SUPPER ~ GRILLED SHRIMP GYROS with HERBED YOGURT SAUCE

"NOTHING IS MORE COMPLETELY THE CHILD OF ART THAN A GARDEN."

~ Sir Walter Scott

GRILLED SHRIMP GYROS with HERBED YOGURT SAUCE

~ Adapted from a worn Southern Living Magazine clipping

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1 1/2 lbs. peeled & deveined medium shrimp

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or marjoram

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

juice & zest of 1 lemon

6 (12-inch) wooden skewers (soaked 1/2 hour in water)

4 (8-inch) pita or gyro rounds

Herbed Yogurt Sauce

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

4 chopped and seeded Roma tomatoes

1 thinly sliced English cucumber

• Combine herbs, lemon juice, zest and olive oil in heavy-duty zip-lock bag. Add shrimp, seal and chill 30 minutes.
• Remove from marinade and thread on skewers. Grill, covered, over medium coals about 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp begin to turn pink.
• Wrap pita rounds in damp cloth and microwave on HIGH 10-15 seconds or until soft. Spread 1 side of each pita round with Herbed Yogurt Sauce. Top evenly with shrimp, feta, chopped tomato, and sliced cucumber. Roll up and serve. (4 servings)

HERBED YOGURT SAUCE

3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt

2 minced medium cloves garlic

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme or marjoram

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint

1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper