Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Our delicious lettuce wraps are fresh, flavorful, and super easy to make! Perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner!
Servings: 8 wraps
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lg. shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 T. chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil divided
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 butter lettuce leaves for serving (I like to double them)
- 1 ripe avocado diced or sliced
- 1/4 c. sour cream for serving
- 2 green onions thinly sliced for garnish
- 1 lime sliced in wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to coat, then allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp with marinade, cook until the shrimp is pink about 2 minutes per side.
- To assemble the wraps: Add cooked shrimp and avocado to the lettuce leaves, dollop with sour cream, and garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
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