Shrimp Salad Pitas Recipes

SHRIMP SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• Bring enough water to cover shrimp to a boil.
• Add shrimp and 2 tsps salt and boil for 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink ~ do not overcook or shrimp will turn rubbery.
• Immediately plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Let stand until cool; drain, and devein the shrimp and then place in a bowl.
• Add the capers, lemon zest and mayo to shrimp and mix well.
• Stir in dill weed, 3/4 tsp salt and pepper.
• Chill, covered, until serving time.
• To serve, cut pitas in half to form pockets.
• Line pita with lettuce leaf and fill with shrimp salad.
• Top each with cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, celery and a splash of hot sauce.

SHRIMP SHEET PAN PITA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wrap the pita bread in foil and set aside.
• Add the asparagus, mushrooms, squash and onion to a sheet pan and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Move to one side of the pan.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining olive oil and Italian seasoning blend and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to the other side of the pan.
• Put the foil-wrapped pita in the oven with the sheet pan. Bake, tossing the shrimp and vegetables halfway through, until the shrimp are just cooked and the vegetables are lightly roasted and starting to turn golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Squeeze over the juice of one of the lemons.
• Mix together the yogurt, dill, lemon zest and the juice of the second lemon in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lay out the sheet pan with the shrimp and vegetables alongside a plate with the sliced tomatoes and lettuce, warm pita halves and yogurt mixture. Put the olives and feta into separate bowls and have everyone fill their own pita with the different elements. Garnish with additional dill.

SHRIMP SALAD PITA-WHICHES

Steps:

• Thaw salad shrimp overnight in the fridge or rinse under water in a colander until ice crystals dissappear and shrimp feels soft.
• TO TOAST THE ALMONDS:.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread almonds evenly on an ungreased cookie sheet; bake for around 2-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet; cool.
• TO MAKE THE POCKETS:.
• Seperate biscuits and press 5 of them into
• 4 1/2 in rounds; place on same ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minute or until golden brown and biscuits have risen and are light and fluffy. Set aside.
• While they are cooling, mix the toasted almonds, green onion, and salad shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the mayonaisse over the top, then all three spices; mix thoroughly, coating everything in mayonaisse.
• With a knife, gently cut along the side of each COOLED biscuit a little over half way around and deep to the back;open gently to form a pocket.
• Spoon about a half cup of shrimp mixture into each pocket.
• If desired, garnish with additional toasted almonds and green onions. These are delicious served warm or cold!
• NOTE: To re-warm, place each sandwhich in microwave for 30 seconds.
• NOTE: Bake the extra 3 biscuits and serve as a filler inner!

SHRIMP AND KALE PITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Whisk the yogurt, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cayenne in a large bowl. Add the kale and toss to coat; set aside at room temperature while you prepare the shrimp.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet. Broil until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes; let cool slightly.
• Add the shrimp, chickpeas, tomatoes and red onion to the bowl with the kale; toss to coat. Stack the pitas on a plate and warm in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Fill with the shrimp-kale mixture.

GRILLED SHRIMP GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Make dressing:
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, half of oregano, half of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
• Gently stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into dressing and let stand at room temperature while grilling.
• Marinate shrimp:
• Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining oregano and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in shrimp until well coated and marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
• Grill pitas and bell pepper while shrimp marinates:
• Lightly brush pitas and bell pepper on both sides with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill pitas on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until browned and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a rack to cool (pitas will continue to crisp as they cool).
• Grill bell pepper until just softened, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
• Grill shrimp:
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to shrimp and toss to coat. Thread 4 shrimp lengthwise, each facing in same direction (so shrimp will lay flat on grill), on each skewer without crowding. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Break pitas into bite-size pieces and coarsely chop bell pepper. Remove shrimp from skewers and gently stir into tomato mixture with pitas, bell pepper, feta, and salt and pepper to taste.