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These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are fresh, flavorful and super easy to make! They make the perfect handheld appetizers or a light and healthy low-carb lunch or dinner!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Hey everyone! Kelly back again from Life Made Sweeter to share one of my favorite recipes for spring!
These Cilantro Lime Lettuce Wraps are fresh, flavorful and super simple to make! The best part? They come together in less than 30 minutes so they’re perfect for busy weeknights.
Plus the buttery lettuce leaves makes these a delicious low-carb option when you’re looking for a quick and healthy dinner.
HOW DO YOU MAKE THESE CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
You start by combining the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper together. Sprinkle half of the seasoning, lime juice and cilantro over the shrimp and toss until combined. Saute in a medium-sized skillet until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the onions and peppers to the pan and toss with the remaining seasonings. Cook until tender then add shrimp back to the pan.
Squeeze in remaining lime juice and chopped cilantro. Toss well and divide into lettuce wraps.
CAN I USE ANOTHER LETTUCE FOR THESE WRAPS?
Of course! I love using butter lettuce but romaine, or even collard greens would be delicious as well. Or you can even serve the cilantro lime shrimp filling over some cauliflower rice or zoodles.
These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps would make the perfect light lunch, dinner or even appetizers for your next party.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Lettuce Wraps
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cut thinly sliced onion
- 2 cups thinly sliced bell pepper
- 1 head trimmed, washed, and dried butter lettuce
- sliced avocado for serving
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Make the seasoning by combining 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and ground black pepper to taste in a small bowl.
- Add 1 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp and 1 tablespoon of the 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large bowl. Top with half of the seasoning, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and toss until the shrimp are fully coated.
- Add the remaining olive oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-4 minutes, until they are beginning to brown and are opaque in color. Remove the shrimp from the pan and reserve on a plate.
- Add ½ cut thinly sliced onion, 2 cups thinly sliced bell pepper, and the remaining half of the seasoning to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds to combine everything, then turn off the heat.
- Assemble lettuce wraps by placing a spoonful of cooked filling into the center of the leaves from 1 head trimmed, washed, and dried butter lettuce. Serve immediately with sliced avocado and lime wedges or your desired toppings.
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
oh yummy!
Can’t wait to make, it looks YUMMY!!!! ?