Shrimp Gyros

Name: Shrimp Gyros
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 10 fresh shrimp, pealed, washed and deveined; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 pita breads; 1 cup of mixed lettuce; 1/2 cup of red onion, thin strips; 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt sauce (tzatziki)

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Prep 5 min
Total 7 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 2

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I love gyros! I'll eat them whether they're made with chicken, beef or lamb. The last time I prepared gyros I made them with shrimp and now they're my favorite version. What I love the most is how easy they are to prepare. You can have lunch ready in just a few minutes. Give them a try!

by Oriana Romero

Updated Sep 16, 2015

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon of olive oil
10 fresh shrimp, pealed, washed and deveined
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pita breads
1 cup of mixed lettuce
1/2 cup of red onion, thin strips
1/2 cup of Greek yogurt sauce (tzatziki)

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Set aside.
2

Heat the two pieces of pita bread in the microwave for 30 seconds.
3

Place one layer of lettuce and onion over one half of each piece of bread. Then add the shrimp and yogurt sauce. Fold and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can add pieces of feta cheese and black olives.

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I love gyros! I'll eat them whether they're made with chicken, beef or lamb. The last time I prepared gyros I made them with shrimp and now they're my favorite version. What I love the most is how easy they are to prepare. You can have lunch ready in just a few minutes. Give them a try!