Description
Juicy grilled scallops wrapped in warm pita with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki, creating a Mediterranean-inspired gyro that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops, cleaned and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine scallops with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Lightly oil the grill or pan to prevent sticking.
- Grill scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- Warm pita rounds on the grill or in the oven for about 1 minute.
- Spread tzatziki sauce on each pita. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and grilled scallops.
- Fold the pita into a wrap, add a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t overcook scallops—they become rubbery quickly.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Set up a toppings bar for easy customization at parties.
- Leftover fillings make a great salad or grain bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 50mg