Shrimp and Avocado Tzatziki Pockets

Description

Simple pita pockets or lettuce leaves, stuffed with a creamy, tangy, shrimp and avocado filling makes for a great meal!

Ingredients

  • 12 cooked shrimp, chilled
  • 1 ripe avocado, cut into small chunks
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 pita bread rounds, halved
  • 1 teaspoon sliced almonds (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut cooked shrimp into small pieces and mix with avocado in a bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  2. Combine yogurt
  3. cucumber
  4. oil
  5. garlic
  6. lemon juice
  7. lemon zest
  8. salt
  9. dill
  10. parsley
  11. and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Mix shrimp and avocado in tzatziki dip gently. Divide mixture among pita pockets. Top with sliced almonds.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 4

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