Our delicious lettuce wraps are fresh, flavorful, and super easy to make! Perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner!
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8wraps
Ingredients
1lb. lg. shrimppeeled and deveined
1 tsp.chili powder
1tsp.cumin
Juice of 1 lime
2T. chopped cilantroplus more for garnish
2clovesgarlicminced
3T.extra virgin olive oildivided
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8butter lettuce leavesfor serving (I like to double them)
1ripeavocadodiced or sliced
1/4c.sour creamfor serving
2 green onionsthinly sliced for garnish
1limesliced 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!