
4.9 from 33 votes
Shrimp and Mango Salsa Lettuce Wraps
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Mango Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango peeled and chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped red pepper 1/2 of a large pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 Jalapeño seeded, membranes removed, and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1-2 limes)
- ¼ cup or more to taste chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Shrimp:
- 1 teaspoon or so olive oil avocado oil, canola oil, etc.
- 2 pounds large shrimp 21-25 per pound, tails removed, if needed, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Wraps:
- 2 heads bibb or butter lettuce washed and leaves separated
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the mango salsa in a medium bowl and toss to combine (don't forget to add salt and pepper to taste). Set aside (or refrigerate: this can be made several days in advance).
- For the shrimp, heat the oil in a large, 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp. Sprinkle the seasonings over the shrimp and sauté, stirring often, until the shrimp are pink and tender, 2-3 minutes over medium or medium-high heat. Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll be tough. It only takes a few minutes.
- Serve the shrimp on lettuce leaves topped with the mango salsa.
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Notes
- Salad: the shrimp and mango mixture makes an excellent topping/addition to straight-up salad so if you don't want to mess with wrapping it all in lettuce, take my advice and chop up some lettuce (romaine, iceberg, spinach, etc) and add the shrimp and mango salsa for a chopped-style salad that will be amazing, promise.
- Heartiness: also, if you want to add a little heartiness to the lettuce wraps, consider adding rice (coconut rice would be divine!) or quinoa under the shrimp and mango salsa.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
191mg
(64%)
Sodium
1076mg
(45%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 Serving | |
Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
Protein | 22g | 44% |
Fat | 3g | 5% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
Sodium | 1076mg | 45% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.