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Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pita Melts

Juicy garlicky shrimp with lemon, cherry tomatoes and basil under bubbling mozzarella on crisp pita with a tangy mustard swipe.

Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pita Melts

Ingredients

  • 1 lb450 gShrimptails removed, roughly chopped
  • 4 large pitas256 gWhole-wheat pita
  • 1½ tbsp24 gYellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp15 gOlive oil
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • ½ tsp1 gCrushed red pepper
  • 1⅓ cups200 gCherry tomatoeshalved
  • 2 cups loosely packed60 gBaby spinach
  • 1 tbsp15 gLemon juice
  • 1 tsp2 gLemon zest
  • 4 oz110 gPart-skim mozzarellashredded
  • 2½ tbsp grated15 gGrated Parmesan
  • ½ cup leaves10 gFresh basiltorn
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Place the pita on the sheet pan and bake for 4 minutes until lightly crisp; spread the mustard evenly over the tops.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach and cook 1 minute until the spinach wilts; remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and black pepper.
  6. Spoon the shrimp mixture over the mustard-spread pita, then top with the mozzarella and the parmesan.
  7. Bake 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Scatter the basil over the melts, cut each in half and serve hot.

Contains: Milk, Shellfish, Gluten. Some brands contain soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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