Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps
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Excellent
Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps
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Lettuce wraps filled with spicy shrimp, avocado & tomato salsa and topped with a spicy jalapeno cilantro sauce. This flavor-packed tacos are low-carb and keto and make an AMAZING lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 20 medium shrimp peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon oil of choice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- squeeze of lime optional
Avocado Salsa
- 1 avocado cut into chunks
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from half a lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cilantro Sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8-12 lettuce leaves
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Instructions
To cook the shrimp
- In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili, and salt. Add shrimp and mix until shrimp is covered in seasoning. Heat a large heavy-duty or cast iron skillet on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and shrimp. Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp is cooked through. Turn off heat and finish with a squeeze of lime (optional).
To make avocado tomato salsa
- In a medium bowl, gently combine tomato, avocado, cilantro, lime juice and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and mixed through. Set aside.
To make the Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce
- Add the sour cream, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime and salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds or until creamy.
To assemble:
- Plac two romaine or butter lettuce leaves on top of each-other for each lettuce wraps. Top with 4-5 pieces of shrimp, a few tablespoons of avocado salsa and a genros drizzle of the spicy jalapeno cilantro sauce. Enjoy hot or cold!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1taco
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
471mg
(20%)
Potassium
394mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4055IU
(81%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4055IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
66 reviews
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