Chili-Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These vibrant chili-lime shrimp wraps combine juicy shrimp with fresh avocado, cilantro, and zesty lime for a quick, flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 2 limes
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 leaves Romaine or butter lettuce
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 red chili thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp if needed.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, avocado oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, lime zest, and freshly ground black pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Slice avocado and chop cilantro.
- Assemble the wraps by placing shrimp on each lettuce leaf, then top with avocado slices, cilantro, and sliced red chili.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the wraps and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust chili amount to your spice preference.
- Wraps are best served fresh to maintain crispness.
- Store leftovers separately to avoid soggy lettuce.