Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Servings

4

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Avocado Sauce

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Wraps

  • 8–12 large lettuce leaves (Romaine, Butter Lettuce, or Iceberg)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Marinate the Shrimp

In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

2. Make the Avocado Sauce

Add avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and water to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with additional water if needed.

3. Grill the Shrimp

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.

4. Assemble the Wraps

Lay out lettuce leaves and fill each with grilled shrimp. Top with diced tomatoes, red onion, and a drizzle of avocado sauce.

5. Serve

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Net Carbs: 4 g

Comments

No comments yet. Why don’t you start the discussion?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *