A Feast of Flatbreads

Buffalo Shrimp Flatbread

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

Buffalo Shrimp Flatbread

recipe by patterson watkins
photo by shana smith

These grilled flatbreads—great as appetizers to share—are topped with farm-fresh veggies and buffalo-spiced shrimp. The heat is perfectly balanced by a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles and guilt-free ranch dressing.

Shrimp:
  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ c. buffalo wing sauce
Flatbreads:
  • 4 whole wheat pitas or naan
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
Dressing:
  • ¼ c. plain nonfat yogurt
  • ¼ c. reduced-fat sour cream
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
Salad:
  • 2 c. arugula
  • ¾ c. cucumbers, sliced
  • ¾ c. carrots, shredded
  • ¾ c. cherry heirloom tomatoes, halved
  • ½ c. blue cheese crumbles


Print Recipe
  1. Preheat the grill or griddle pan to medium-high.
  2. Skewer shrimp onto bamboo skewers. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic and buffalo sauce, and brush over the shrimp, thoroughly coating.
  3. Grill the shrimp for 6–8 minutes, flipping once, or until cooked through. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Brush the pitas or naan with olive oil, and grill for 1–2 minutes or until toasted and grill marks form. Set aside until ready to serve.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until blended. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  6. Distribute the salad ingredients evenly onto the grilled flatbreads, top with the shrimp, and drizzle with the dressing. Slice flatbreads into pieces, and serve.
  7. Serves 4

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