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Greek Shrimp Pita Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Greek Shrimp Pita Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe
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These Greek Shrimp Pita Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce are a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal. Juicy, spiced shrimp are perfectly cooked and wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Topped with a creamy, tangy garlic yogurt sauce infused with dill, these wraps deliver a delicious balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Wraps

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the shrimp are evenly coated with the spices and oil for enhanced flavor.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
  3. Prepare the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper, then whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Warm the Pita Breads: Warm the pita breads in a dry pan over medium heat or in the oven to make them soft and pliable for wrapping.
  5. Assemble the Wraps: Lay out each warmed pita bread and fill with cooked shrimp, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
  6. Drizzle with Sauce and Serve: Generously drizzle the garlic yogurt sauce over the fillings in each pita. Fold the pita to enclose the filling and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp marinade.
  • Feel free to substitute fresh dill with mint or parsley for a different herbal note.
  • Serve with a side of tzatziki or lemon wedges for added freshness.
  • If pita bread is unavailable, warm flour tortillas can be used as an alternative.
  • To keep the wraps gluten-free, use gluten-free pita or wraps.

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