Best Shrimp And Avocado Tzatziki Pockets Recipes

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO TZATZIKI POCKETS

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Simple pita pockets or lettuce leaves, stuffed with a creamy, tangy, shrimp and avocado filling makes for a great meal!

Provided by A Day In the Kitchen

Categories Shrimp Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 cooked shrimp, chilled
1 ripe avocado, cut into small chunks
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 pita bread rounds, halved
1 teaspoon sliced almonds

Steps:

Cut cooked shrimp into small pieces and mix with avocado in a bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Combine yogurt, cucumber, oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, dill, parsley, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Mix shrimp and avocado in tzatziki dip gently. Divide mixture among pita pockets. Top with sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 607 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH TZATZIKI, SPINACH, AND FETA

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories Appetizer Side Picnic Low Carb Quick & Easy Yogurt Low Cal High Fiber Low/No Sugar Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Shrimp Spinach Summer Grill Chill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup Greek-style (2% or nonfat) yogurt*
1 cup 1/4-inch cubes English hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus additional for drizzling
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 1/4 teaspoons aniseed, finely crushed, divided
Olive oil (for brushing and drizzling)
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
8 cups baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Mix Greek-style yogurt, cucumber, dill, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, shallots, and 3/4 teaspoon crushed aniseed in small bowl; season tzatziki generously with salt and pepper. Chill.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Thread shrimp onto 4 metal skewers. Brush shrimp all over with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed. Grill just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Divide spinach among 4 plates; drizzle lightly with additional lemon juice and olive oil. Top each with 1 shrimp skewer. Spoon tzatziki over shrimp; sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.
*A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place plain yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.

CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO TZATZIKI

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This tzatziki is great for a hot summer evening!

Provided by CeliaBelia

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 cucumber, cut into chunks
1 avocado, cut into chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and dried dill in a bowl. Add cucumber and mix well. Add avocado and stir briefly. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 125.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g