Shrimp and Avocado Tzatziki Pockets Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Shrimp and Avocado Tzatziki Pockets Recipe). Simple pita pockets or lettuce leaves, stuffed with a creamy, tangy, shrimp and avocado filling makes for a great meal!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 pockets

Shrimp and Avocado Tzatziki Pockets Recipe

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

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Cut cooked shrimp into small pieces and mix with avocado in a bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix shrimp and avocado in tzatziki dip gently. Divide mixture among pita pockets. Top with sliced almonds.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp and Avocado Tzatziki Pockets Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 321

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.9g 20%

Carbohydrates: 33.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 16.8g 26%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 33mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 120.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 95.7mcg 24%

Calcium: 60.1mg 6%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 35.3mg 13%

Potassium: 348.3mg 10%

Sodium: 607mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 151.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.