Summer Shrimp Wraps

Main Course
Sandwich

Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Serves 4

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup coarsely shredded cucumber
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (not low fat)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced fresh herbs: dill, mint, cilantro, any mix
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp (your favorite recipe)
  • pita bread, chopped avocado, thinly sliced cucumber, mint leaves, cilantro, crisp lettuce leaves, for assembly

Summer Shrimp Wraps

Summer Shrimp Wraps

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Method: 

Toss cucumber and salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain, transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Combine with yogurt, olive oil, herbs, garlic, and salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes; refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Set out all the ingredients and invite hungry diners to stuff pita pockets to suit their tastes. 

 

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