A fresh, smoky gyro that’s perfect for the grill. The grilled shrimp pair beautifully with a bright lime tzatziki and warm pita.
Ingredients
Shrimp
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
Zest of 1 lime
Lime Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
Juice of ½ lime
Zest of ½ lime
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch salt
Gyro Assembly
4 warm pita breads
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup thin sliced red onion
Optional: crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
1. Season the Shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, SPG with a Kiss of Onion, paprika, oregano, and lime zest.
Let sit 10–15 minutes while the grill heats.
2. Make the Lime Tzatziki
In a bowl mix:
Greek yogurt
grated cucumber
garlic
dill
lime juice & zest
olive oil
salt
Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Grill the Shrimp
Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F).
Thread shrimp onto skewers or use a grill basket.
Grill 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
4. Build the Gyros
Warm pita on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
Fill with:
grilled shrimp
lettuce
tomatoes
red onion
drizzle of lime tzatziki
feta if desired
Girls Gone Grillin’ Tip
Lightly brush the pita with olive oil and sprinkle a tiny pinch of SPG with a Kiss of Onion before warming it on the grill. It adds amazing flavor and ties the whole gyro together.
