Description
Seafood Mezze Platter with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant Mediterranean feast that’s perfect for sharing. Juicy, garlicky shrimp sit at the center of a colorful board of creamy hummus, tangy tzatziki, crisp cucumbers, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, and salty feta. Served with warm pita wedges and garnished with parsley and lemon, it’s effortless, flavorful, and absolutely crowd-pleasing—anything but boring!!
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup tzatziki
- 1 cup marinated olives
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup feta cheese cubes
- Pita bread, warmed & cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley & lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice & zest, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
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Arrange hummus, tzatziki, olives, roasted peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, and feta on a large serving board or platter.
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Place the lemon-garlic shrimp in the center of the platter.
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Serve with warm pita wedges and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
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Marinate shrimp for up to 1 hour for extra flavor.
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Swap feta for goat cheese if desired.
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Red chili flakes are optional but add a subtle kick.
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Prepare vegetables and cheeses in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main
- Method: Sautéing / Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of platter
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24mg
- Cholesterol: 195mg