Mediterranean Spiced Shrimp Pita with Creamy Dill Feta
Ingredients
For the Spiced Shrimp:
1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
For the Creamy Dill Feta:
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
Black pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
4 pita breads
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Extra dill or parsley for garnish
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Creamy Dill Feta
In a bowl, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and black pepper.
Mash and stir until smooth and creamy.
Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the shrimp.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl.
Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp and remove from heat.
Step 3: Warm the Pita
Heat pita in a dry skillet or oven for 1–2 minutes per side until soft and warm.
Step 4: Assemble
Spread a generous layer of creamy dill feta inside each pita.
Add spiced shrimp.
Top with romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Garnish with extra dill or parsley.
Nutritional Information (per pita):
Calories: 430 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 4g