Shrimp With Lemon and Dill

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook in 3 batches: For each batch, heat 1/3 cup of the olive oil in a large deep skillet.

2. 2

   Add one-third of the shrimp and cook over high heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the dill and toss to coat, then transfer the shrimp as it's cooked to a large deep serving platter.

4. 4

   Add 1/4 cup of the water to the skillet and boil over high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the juices are reduced to 2 tablespoons; add to the cooked shrimp.

5. 5

   Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of dill to the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Toss well. Serve the shrimp warm or at room temperature, with the warm pita bread.