Greek Fish Pittas

Published on 7 December 2024 at 17:35

Ingredients

 

1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chunked

1 tbsp fresh dill and oregano

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp lemon juice

pinch of salt and pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

200g tilapia cut into 1/2-inch strips

2 tbsp sliced Kalamata olives

3 pittas, cut in half

2 cups sliced romaine lettuce

1 large tomato, chopped

  • Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, lightly pulse yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, leaving mixture chunky. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce until ready to use. 
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with remaining salt, pepper, and the oregano. Add fish to skillet, and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Pour remaining lemon juice over fish about 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time; remove from pan and let cool slightly.
  • Open each pitta and, distributing evenly, fill with lettuce, tomato, and fish. Top with tzatziki sauce and olives; serve immediately.