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Zesty Shrimp Flatbread

Zesty Shrimp Flatbread is a spiced up appetizer that will please a crowd. Spiced up shrimp paired with a cool mint and Tzatziki sauce for that cool and spiced flavor combination. This Zesty Shrimp Flatbread recipe will stand out in a crowd of appetizers! 

I love seafood and shrimp especially. I have to warn you though that it does have a kick. It does offer a combination of cold and hot, but the hot overpowers the cool factor. So if you can’t take the heat, deseed the jalapenos to tame down the heat factor. 

Zesty Shrimp Flatbred - Tantalize your tastebuds with this appetizer. Tzatziki, mint and jalapenos collide to kick the zing up on this shrimp recipe.


Shrimp Flatbread

Now I have made these zesty shrimp on flatbread but also baguettes. Either way, it is a dynamite duo! I just reached for what my store had in stock. Sometimes it seems to depend on the time of year; baguettes sell like hot cakes.  

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Zesty Shrimp Flatbred - Tantalize your tastebuds with this appetizer. Tzatziki, mint and jalapenos collide to kick the zing up on this shrimp recipe.

Can I Use Raw Shrimp for this Zesty Shrimp Flatbread Recipe

If you have raw shrimp on hand, I recommend cooking it up in your oven or even on a skillet. Lightly season with salt and pepper to add a bit of flavor to the shrimp, and ensure to cook through. Shrimp cooks fast, but you don’t want to pull it too fast. 

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    One the shrimp is cooked, allow to cool before you assemble the shrimp with other ingredients. If you mix with hot shrimp, it can soften the onion, wilt the mint, etc. 

    How to Remove Tails Off Shrimp Easily

    If you purchased shrimp that still has the tails on, that is fine. Take your shrimp and grab the leg portion, and pull it away from the shrimp twisting slightly. This should easily pull away from the legs and shell from the cooked shrimp. 

    Make sure the shrimp has been deveined as well. In the center running down the back, you need to look if you see a black-dark line running down the shrimps back. If you do see a line, take a paring knife, run the knife down the back of shrimp gently exposing the vein. Then with the knife or skewer and pull out the vein. Then rinse shrimp thoroughly before you prep it for the appetizer. 

    How to Tame Down the Heat on Zesty Shrimp Flatbread 

    If you can’t handle much heat, then make sure to seed the jalapeno. Just cut the pepper in half, and with a spoon wipe out the white membrane along with the seeds, and rinse well under cold water. This is going to get rid of a lot of the heat. Be careful with the pepper oil as it is very strong and can choke you or burn skin. 

    Once you have pepper properly seeded, then dice up and toss in the mixture. This will drastically cut down the heat factor for anyone who struggles with really spicy food. 

    Zesty Shrimp Flatbred - Tantalize your tastebuds with this appetizer. Tzatziki, mint and jalapenos collide to kick the zing up on this shrimp recipe.

    How to Make Zesty Shrimp Flatbread

    First, you want to place your shrimp in the bowl along with lime zest and the juice. Stir in your chopped onion, mint, jalapeno, and tomato. Give a good stir and then sprinkle in your salt. 

    Once your mixture is done, take your baguette or flatbread and spoon over the Tzatziki Yogurt sauce and then add on the shrimp mixture. Repeat till all your appetizers are done, then serve! 

    Can I Make Zesty Shrimp Flatbread Ahead of Time

    If you want to make your shrimp flatbread ahead of time, I recommend making your shrimp mixture and then keeping it in a bowl in the fridge. Then right before serving spoon over the bread and serve. 

    The reason I say this is because the juices from the shrimp mixture could sog up the bread. But waiting to complete the appetizers until right before serving will provide the best flavor and texture. 

    What If I Can’t Find Tzatziki Sauce at my Store

    If you can’t find Tzatziki sauce at your store, you can reach for a cucumber dip, or even make your own sauce at home. You can find recipes for Tzatziki sauce online. Or also spread on some plain yogurt or even cream cheese. 

    Seafood Appetizer

    Whether you are having a summer cookout and want a light and refreshing seafood appetizer to serve up, or its winter and you are doing holiday entertaining. I highly recommend giving this shrimp appetizer recipe a try today. I have been making this recipe for a few years now, and always receive compliments on the flavor combination. 

    Have you tried Zesty Shrimp Flatbread before? 

    Zesty Shrimp Flatbred - Tantalize your tastebuds with this appetizer. Tzatziki, mint and jalapenos collide to kick the zing up on this shrimp recipe.

    You’ll also like this Air Fryer Shrimp, Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Creole and Curried Shrimp Rolls.

    5 from 1 vote

    Zesty Shrimp Flatbread

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 8
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Tantalize your tastebuds with this appetizer. Tzatziki, mint and jalapenos collide to kick the zing up on this shrimp recipe.

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¾ bag frozen cooked shrimp 71-90 ct,thawed and tails removed
    • 1 lime zested and juiced
    • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
    • 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
    • 2 tbsp seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
    • 1 small plum tomato diced
    • tsp salt
    • 1 flatbread or baguette
    • ½ cup tzatziki

    Instructions

    • Place shrimp in a bowl, sprinkle lime zest and 4 tsp lime juice overtop. Stir in onion, mint, jalapeño, tomato and salt.
    • Spread tzatziki on flatbread, and scatter shrimp mixture overtop.

    Notes

    Adapted from Inspired by Sobeys.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 408mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Zesty Shrimp Flatbread

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    1. This sounds delicious!! Shrimp and Flatbread is a wonderful combo!

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