Description
Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Cilantro Lime Sauce are a fresh and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, cilantro, salt, and pepper to create the cilantro lime sauce.
- To assemble the wraps, take a lettuce leaf and fill it with a few shrimp, shredded carrots, diced cucumber, and avocado slices. Drizzle with cilantro lime sauce and sprinkle with additional cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, include sliced radishes or bell peppers in the wraps.
- Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg