Shrimp Salad Pitas Recipe

Name: Shrimp Salad Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs small shrimp; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 6 tablespoons capers; 3 lemons, zest of, grated; 6 -8 tablespoons mayonnaise, can use homemade mayo; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 6 pita bread rounds; 12 leaves boston lettuce; 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 bunch green onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; hot sauce

Servings: persons

3 lbs small shrimp
2 tablespoons coarse salt
6 tablespoons capers
3 lemons, zest of, grated
6 -8 tablespoons mayonnaise, can use homemade mayo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 pita bread rounds
12 leaves boston lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 bunch green onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
hot sauce

1
Bring enough water to cover shrimp to a boil.
2
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.
3
Immediately plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
4
Let stand until cool; drain, and devein the shrimp and then place in a bowl.
5
Add the capers, lemon zest and mayo to shrimp and mix well.
6
Stir in dill weed, 3/4 tsp salt and pepper.
7
Chill, covered, until serving time.
8
To serve, cut pitas in half to form pockets.
9
Line pita with lettuce leaf and fill with shrimp salad.
10
Top each with cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, celery and a splash of hot sauce.

1444

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs small shrimp, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, 6 tablespoons capers, 3 lemons, zest of, grated, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Salad Pitas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp Salad Pitas

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