Name: "Shrimp Scampi" Pita Pizza with Cucumber, Bell Pepper & Romaine Salad
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ English cucumbers; 3 cloves garlic; 1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 1 ½ lemons; ¾ (227 g) block mozzarella cheese; 1.02 kg raw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen; 3 red bell peppers; ½ medium red onion; 1 ½ heads romaine lettuce; 6 whole grain pitas; black pepper; butter, unsalted; mayonnaise; oregano, dried; salt; white wine vinegar

"Shrimp Scampi" Pita Pizza with Cucumber, Bell Pepper & Romaine Salad"Shrimp Scampi" Pita Pizza with Cucumber, Bell Pepper & Romaine Salad — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 16 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 ½ English cucumbers

3 cloves garlic

1 small bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

1 ½ lemons

¾ (227 g) block mozzarella cheese

1.02 kg raw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen

3 red bell peppers

½ medium red onion

1 ½ heads romaine lettuce

6 whole grain pitas

black pepper

butter, unsalted

mayonnaise

oregano, dried

salt

white wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

If using frozen shrimp, place them in the colander and run under cold water to thaw them slightly and remove any ice crystals. (If using fresh shrimp, skip this step.) Place the shrimp on a clean towel or paper towels and pat dry.

Shave parsley leaves off stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Place half in a large bowl. (Set remaining parsley aside for the pizzas.)

Add mayo, vinegar, oregano, and salt to the bowl with the parsley. Stir to combine the dressing.

Trim, seed, and small dice bell peppers. Add to the bowl with the dressing.

Trim and quarter cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin pieces. Add to the bowl and set aside.

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

While the skillet heats up, peel, halve, and mince onion. Peel and mince garlic.

Once the skillet is hot, add butter and swirl to coat the bottom. Add shrimp, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque, 3-4 minutes.

When the shrimp are done, zest and juice lemons into the skillet. Stir to combine and remove from heat.

Coarsely grate cheese.

Divide pitas between two baking sheet pans. Top with shrimp and sauce from the skillet, then sprinkle with cheese. Place in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into wedges.

Meanwhile, chop or tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl with the dressing and veggies; toss to combine the salad.

To serve, divide pizzas and salad between plates. Sprinkle pizzas with reserved parsley and enjoy!

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