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Shrimp Fattah

A quick and satisfying Middle Eastern-style dish with juicy shrimp, crispy bread, and a creamy yogurt sauce, topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
28g
Shrimp Fattah
comfortingmiddle-easternshrimpcrispycreamyweeknightmain coursedinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the 2 pita breads into bite-size pieces and spread on a baking sheet. Toast until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, mix 1 cup yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Pat the 1 pound shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Step 4

    Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

  5. Step 5

    In a serving dish, layer the toasted pita pieces. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sumac.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon the yogurt mixture over the bread, then top with the cooked shrimp. Garnish with 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds and 0.25 cup parsley. Serve immediately.

  7. Step 7

    Optional: add a pinch of cayenne or Aleppo pepper to the yogurt for extra heat.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • large skillet
  • serving dish

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