Shrimp Salad Pita Whiches Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Soak the chopped onion in a bowl of cold water while you prepare the shrimp.
• Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in an even layer and broil until the shrimp are opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Wash and dry the baking sheet.
• Drain the onion and add to the shrimp along with the yogurt, carrot, cucumber, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Grate in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and squeeze in about half of the lemon juice.
• Lay the pitas on the baking sheet and toast under the broiler. Cut the pitas in half and fill with the lettuce and shrimp salad.

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the shrimp, and cook until bright red and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to ice bath, and let cool. Drain and pat dry.
• Peel shrimp, and place in a large bowl. Add capers, lemon zest, and mayonnaise, and stir to combine. Add remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and dill. Refrigerate shrimp salad until ready to use.
• Slice pitas in half and open, being careful not to rip the bottom. Fill with shrimp salad, lettuce, and cucumber slices.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill. Combine with the peeled shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, lime juice, celery, onion, dill, mayonnaise, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Pour over crab mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Spoon into pita halves.

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.

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!