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Spicy Shrimp Pita Sandwich

Easy Pita is a thing, right?  Well, it is today!  I love convenience foods made at home and this is definitely and an easy pita recipe.  Spicy comfort flavors in a whole grain pita are the perfect healthy meal. 

Course Dinner
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword Pita, Sandwich, Shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped 30 - 40 small medium shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (omit if you do not like spicy)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Slaw

  • 1/3 cup grass fed greek yogurt or nut milk yogurt
  • 1/3 cup chunky salsa, I like peach or pineapple salsa
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 package organic broccoli slaw mix or cabbage slaw
  • 2 cups organic spinach
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green peas, thawed
  • 12 halves 100% whole grain pita pockets or gluten free choices

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler.  In a small bowl toss shrimp with olive oil and spices. transfer to a baking sheet.  Broil for 4-5 minutes, stirring once.  Shimp should be pink.   

  2. In another bowl whisk together yogurt, salsa, honey, salt, pepper.  

  3. Add slaw, spinach, carrots, green peas, and shrimp.  Toss gently.  

  4. Warm pitas in the oven for 4 -5 minutes.  The oven should still be hot from the broiler, but off! 

  5. Fill each pita with 1/2 cups of the mixture. Serve immediately.