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Shrimp Salad Pitas

 

Nice, light lunch...
 

1½ lbs 

 

small, cooked shrimp

 

3 Tbs 

 

drained capers

 

 

 

zest of one lemon

 

3 to 4 Tbs 

 

light mayonnaise

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh dill

 

¼ tsp 

 

coarse salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

3 round 

 

pitas

 

6 leaves 

 

Boston lettuce

 

½ medium 

 

cucumber, thinly sliced

 

½ medium 

 

red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

 

½ rib 

 

celery, finely chopped

 

 

 

tabasco to taste

 

 

1

Mix shrimp, capers, lemon zest and mayonnaise- mix well. Stir in dill, salt and pepper. Chill, covered, until serving time.

2

To serve, cut pita rounds into halves to form pockets. Line each pocket with 1 lettuce leaf and fill with shrimp salad. Top each with cucumber, bell pepper, celery and a splash of hot sauce.

 

Yield: 6 half- pita sandwiches

 

 Recipe Source

Modified from California Sol Food: Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego

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