3 lbs large shrimp, shelled & deveined, tails left on
1 c extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 c water
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Warm pita bread, for serving
Directions
Step #1 Spice up the shrimp with salt & pepper & cook in 3 batches: For each batch, heat 1/3 c of the olive oil In a large-ish deep skillet.
Step #2 Add one-third of the shrimp & cook over high heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 mins.
Step #3 Add 2 tbsps of the lemon juice & 1 tbsp of the dill & toss to coat, then transfer the shrimp as it's cooked to a large deep serving platter.
Step #4 Add 1/4 c of the water to the skillet & boil over high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the juices are reduced to 2 tbsps; add to the cooked shrimp.
Step #5 Add the remaining 2 tbsps of lemon juice & 1 tbsp of dill to the shrimp & season this with salt & pepper.
Step #6 Toss well.
Step #7 Serve the shrimp warm or at about room temp, with the warm pita bread.
Step #8 Make Ahead: The cooked shrimp can be put in the fridged for up to 3 hrs.