Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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4.6
Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe prepares shrimp sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with minced garlic until opaque and pink, which takes only a few minutes. The shrimp are then tossed with a generous amount of hot sauce, such as Frank’s, coating them with bold, spicy flavor. Using romaine or butter lettuce leaves as wraps adds a crisp, refreshing contrast to the heat of the shrimp.
Each wrap is layered with a small portion of the buffalo shrimp, a drizzle or dollop of blue cheese or ranch dressing, finely chopped red onion, sliced celery for crunch, and optionally garnished with chopped chives. The combination balances spicy, creamy, tangy, and fresh textures and flavors.
This dish serves well as a flavorful appetizer or light meal, especially when you want something handheld and low in carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp chopped, peeled and deveined, large
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's)
- 1 romaine lettuce leaves separated, for serving (12 leaves, or butter lettuce
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 celery sliced thin, rib
- 1/2 cup blue cheese homemade or jarred, light; or ranch dressing
- chives optional garnish, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add shrimp and garlic. Cook, flipping halfway, until pink and opaque on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Turn off heat and add the hot sauce, tossing to coat.
- Assemble wraps: Add scant 1/4 cup of shrimp to the center of a romaine leaf, then top with dressing, red onion, celery and chives.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare your preferred homemade or store-bought blue cheese dressing to accompany the wraps.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink and opaque to maintain tenderness.
- Assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3wraps | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1222mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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