Spicy Shrimp Pita Sandwich with Yogurt Dressing
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced jalapeño pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 ripe avocado, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 whole wheat or white pita breads, cut in half
16 slices cucumber
Instructions:
Serves 4
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, jalapeño, salt and cilantro. Set aside.
Prepare a large bowl full of ice water.
Set a large saucepan of water over high heat, and bring the water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is just opaque inside, about 1-1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the shrimp into the ice water to stop the cooking.
Drain the shrimp and chop it. Transfer the shrimp to a medium-sized bowl and stir in 3/4 of the yogurt dressing and the avocado. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Spread the remaining yogurt dressing in the 4 pita halves. Scoop the shrimp mixture into the pitas and tuck 4 slices of cucumber inside of each sandwich. Serve.
From allparenting.com


