Description
Zesty shrimp lettuce wraps deliver Mexican-inspired flavor with minimal calories and maximum taste. Fresh ingredients and quick preparation make these wraps a perfect light meal packed with protein and crisp textures you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) shrimp
Seasoning and Marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 lime, juiced
Salad Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Guacamole Ingredients:
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 170 grams (6 ounces) sour cream or 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Infuse shrimp with vibrant taco seasoning, olive oil, and zesty lime juice in a marinade, allowing flavors to meld for half an hour.
- Fire up a skillet over medium heat, searing marinated shrimp until they turn opaque and develop a golden exterior, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Craft a bright salad by combining juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp onions, sweet corn kernels, and fragrant parsley, enhancing with garlic powder and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Transform ripe avocados into a creamy guacamole by gently mashing and brightening with fresh lime juice and a delicate touch of salt.
- Whip together a tangy sauce using creamy sour cream or Greek yogurt, incorporating bright lime zest and a hint of sweetness.
- Create fresh lettuce parcels by layering crisp lettuce leaves with succulent spiced shrimp, vibrant vegetable salad, dollops of creamy guacamole, and a generous drizzle of zesty lime sauce.
- Serve these dynamic wraps immediately, capturing the peak of freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Swap proteins easily by using chicken, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for a versatile dish that suits different dietary preferences.
- Reduce carbs by skipping the sauce or using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, making this recipe keto and low-calorie friendly.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to create a quick weeknight meal, marinating shrimp and chopping vegetables in advance for faster assembly.
- Double the marinade recipe and store extra seasoning in an airtight container for future quick seafood or meat preparations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg