Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Shrimp Salad Pita Sandwiches, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Picture succulent shrimp, bathed in a creamy and tangy dressing, nestled between layers of soft pita bread, with a crisp and refreshing crunch from the crisp vegetables. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic shrimp salad with a hint of lemon and dill to a spicy and flavorful Cajun-spiced shrimp salad that packs a punch. Get ready to sink your teeth into these delectable pita sandwiches, a guaranteed hit at your next gathering or a delightful treat for yourself.
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SEAFOOD SALAD PITAS
"You can make this lovely and interesting sandwich as a great, light lunch. It's so tasty and colorful," suggests Linda Evancoe-Coble of Leola, Pennsylvania. "Or pair it with a hearty soup for a change-of-pace supper."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP-SALAD PITAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
SHRIMP SALAD PITA
Pita bread is excellent for ingredients that might fall out of a traditional sandwich, like this shrimp salad made with lemon zest, capers, dill, and mayo.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
SHRIMP AND KALE PITAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
SHRIMP SHEET PAN PITA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
SHRIMP SALAD
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.
DILL AND SHRIMP SALAD
This creamy shrimp salad with dill is great served inside fresh pita bread.
Provided by Joey
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, lime juice, celery, onion, dill, mayonnaise, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 342.4 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 547.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
SHRIMP SALAD PITAS
Make and share this Shrimp Salad Pitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 pitas
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 174.7, Sodium 1821.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 26.5
SHRIMP SALAD PITA-WHICHES
These are delicious, heavenly little pockets with a fluffy biscuit outside surrounding toasted almonds, shrimp, and much more!
Provided by Gods_sugarcookie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 5 pita-whiches, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 182.9, Sodium 1453.4, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.5, Protein 27
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your salad the best flavor.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy. Cook shrimp until they are just opaque and pink.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise: A good-quality mayonnaise will make your salad more flavorful and creamy.
- Add some crunch: Add some chopped celery, carrots, or cucumbers to your salad for some extra crunch.
- Serve the salad immediately: Shrimp salad is best served immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
Shrimp salad pita sandwiches are a delicious and easy lunch or dinner option. They are perfect for a quick meal on the go or for a picnic. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a tasty and satisfying sandwich that is sure to please everyone.
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