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Avocado & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

A vibrant and refreshing dish combining succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp lettuce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Large Shrimp (21-25 count) Peeled and deveined.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin, for sautéing.
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 2 Large Ripe Avocados Diced.
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes Quartered or halved.
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 Head Butter Lettuce Leaves separated, washed, and dried.
  • to taste Optional Garnish Sesame Seeds, Sriracha Mayo, Extra Lime Wedges.

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients before you start cooking to ensure a smooth preparation process. Peel and devein the shrimp if they aren't prepped already, then chop the avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic after it warms up slightly and becomes fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet along with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for heat.
  4. Once the shrimp are opaque and cooked through (about 3-5 minutes), remove from heat and combine them in a bowl with diced avocados, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice.
  5. Take butter lettuce leaves as your base and spoon generous amounts of the shrimp mixture into each leaf.
  6. Finish with optional garnishes like sesame seeds or sriracha mayo before serving immediately for maximum freshness!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

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