Mediterranean Shrimp & Avocado Gyros
Light, bright, and packed with flavor, these Mediterranean Shrimp & Avocado Pitas are perfect for warm-weather grilling or an easy, elevated weeknight dinner. They come together quickly with juicy grilled shrimp, flame-kissed avocados, and a creamy avocado tzatziki that ties it all together.
The textures and flavors are everything you want in a handheld meal—fresh herbs, creamy sauce, briny toppings, and warm pita to wrap it all up. Whether you’re making dinner for the family or a laid-back summer gathering, this one’s a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Spoon or avocado tool
Ingredients
Shrimp & Avocado Filling
- 4 firm ripe California avocados
- 1 teaspoon + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp or prawns peeled and deveined
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 small clove fresh garlic minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 soft pita breads
Avocado Tzatziki
- 1 ripe California avocado
- 2 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cucumber
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 small garlic clove smashed
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish Options
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup whole or sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh dill
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to 400°F.
- Prep the Avocados: Slice 4 avocados in half and remove pits. Brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, drizzle shrimp with the remaining bit of that teaspoon of oil.
- Grill: Place avocados cut-side-down on the grill. Add shrimp. Grill for 2 minutes, rotate avocados 90° for grill marks, and flip shrimp. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes more, until plump and opaque.
- Toss the Filling: Remove shrimp and avocado from the grill. In a mixing bowl, combine grilled shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, diced tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the Tzatziki: In a bowl, smash the avocado into the yogurt. Stir in shredded cucumber, onion powder, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Assemble the Pitas: Warm the pita breads slightly if desired. Fill with grilled shrimp mixture and spoon on generous dollops of avocado tzatziki.
- Top It Off: Add your favorite garnishes—olives, feta, pepperoncini, fresh herbs—and enjoy! (Don’t forget to remove shrimp tails before eating.)