Shrimp Salad Pitas

Name: Shrimp Salad Pitas
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

15 ingredients

10 steps

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

Directions

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.