Shrimp Salad Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 lbs small shrimp
2 tbsp coarse salt
6 tbsp capers
3 lemons , zest of, grated
6 -8 tbsp mayonnaise , can use homemade mayo
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
3/4 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
6 pita bread rounds
12 leaves boston lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 bunch green onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
hot sauce

Directions:

Bring enough water to cover shrimp to a boil.
Add shrimp and 2 tsps salt and boil for 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink ~ do not overcook or shrimp will turn rubbery.
Immediately plunge the shrimp into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Let stand until cool; drain, and devein the shrimp and then place in a bowl.
Add the capers, lemon zest and mayo to shrimp and mix well.
Stir in dill weed, 3/4 tsp salt and pepper.
Chill, covered, until serving time.
To serve, cut pitas in half to form pockets.
Line pita with lettuce leaf and fill with shrimp salad.
Top each with cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, celery and a splash of hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	486.36 Kcal (2036 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.58g	33%
Cholesterol	17.54mg	6%
Sodium	5080.3mg	212%
Potassium	393.6mg	8%
Total Carbs	62.48g	21%
Sugars	4.92g	20%
Dietary Fiber	5.14g	21%
Protein	10.99g	22%
Vitamin C	56.5mg	94%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	16.4mg	91%
Calcium	127.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.4 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.72g	33%
Cholesterol	5.46mg	6%
Sodium	1581.46mg	212%
Potassium	122.52mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.45g	21%
Sugars	1.53g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	21%
Protein	3.42g	22%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	94%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	5.1mg	91%
Calcium	39.6mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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