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Shrimp Pitas with Tzatziki

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy flavorful grilled shrimp tucked into pita bread with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Shrimp

  • 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)

Pitas

  • 2 pitas

Vegetables

  • to taste Cucumber (sliced)
  • to taste Tomato (sliced)
  • to taste Red onion (sliced)

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated cucumber
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lemon lemon (juiced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill weed (chopped) (or 1 tsp dried dill weed)

Instructions 

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, dill, garlic, and salt to make marinade.
  • Toss shrimp in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan. Grill shrimp 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Cut pitas in half, spread tzatziki inside, and fill with vegetables and grilled shrimp.
  • Top with crumbled feta and serve.

Notes

Marinate shrimp for better flavor and ensure even grilling.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Shrimp