Ingredients
Before you start preparing your Mediterranean Shrimp Wraps, gather the following fresh ingredients to ensure you achieve the best flavors:
- Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Cucumbers: 1 large, diced
- Tomatoes: 2 medium, diced
- Red Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup
- Fresh Dill: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Flatbread or Pita Bread: 4 pieces
- Lettuce Leaves: optional, for extra crunch
Instructions
Creating your Mediterranean Shrimp Wraps is straightforward and can be completed in just a few simple steps:
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes, and slice the red onion thinly.
- In a bowl, mix the vegetables together with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Wraps:
- Lay a flatbread on a clean surface. If using, place a lettuce leaf on the flatbread.
- Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce over the flatbread.
- Add a portion of cooked shrimp, followed by a handful of the vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill for added flavor.
- Roll up the flatbread to enclose the filling, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Cut the wrap in half for easier handling.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 350
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 25g