Shrimp Pita Recipe
Lightly coated and flash fried shrimp served on a pita with lettuce, onion, tomato. Tzatziki on the side.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp and Pita Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble the Pita
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each pita with a generous amount of shredded lettuce, sliced onion, and tomato. Top with the flash-fried shrimp.
- 5
Serve
Serve the shrimp pita with tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
