Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cilantro lime shrimp, cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wrap recipe, cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps, lettuce wraps, Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Servings: servings

Author: Kelly Kwok

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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