Description
These Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a light and refreshing meal that’s perfect for a low-carb, high-protein dinner. Packed with flavorful shrimp, crunchy veggies, and topped with a creamy avocado crema, these wraps are sure to become your new favorite! Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
For the Lettuce Wraps:
- 1 head of butter lettuce or Romaine lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Avocado Crema:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside. -
Prepare the Avocado Crema:
In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste. -
Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:
Lay out the lettuce leaves on a clean surface.
Divide the cooked shrimp among the lettuce leaves.
Top with halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, corn kernels, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro.
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Serve:
Drizzle the avocado crema over the assembled lettuce wraps.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use Romaine lettuce if butter lettuce is unavailable.
- If you want a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the avocado crema.
- For an extra kick, top with your favorite hot sauce!
- These wraps are great for meal prepping. Just store the components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 175mg