Here’s another beautiful recipe from A Bullseye View! This is a Top Chef Master Marcus Samuelsson recipe…. so, yeah, you know it’s going to be culinary magic. Not only is this a beautiful and delicious recipe, it’s healthy. Omega 3s are as healthy for brain health as they are heart health, and shrimp is a great source. It’s also ridiculously tasty, so have at it!
Chili Lime Shrimp Pita Pocket
Serves four
What You’ll Need
1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned and cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno, diced small
2 scallions, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
2 pita breads, each cut in half
2 cups shredded romaine
What You’ll Do
Step 1 – Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Step 2 – Mix yogurt, chili powder, garlic powder and jalapeno in small bowl.
Step 3 – Heat olive oil in sauté pan on medium-high heat.
Step 4 – Add the shrimp and cook about a minute on each side.
Step 5 – Add the lime juice and remove from heat. Finish with scallions.
Step 6 – Stuff each piece of pita with 1/4 of the shrimp and romaine. Drizzle on yogurt sauce, as desired.
