Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps

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4.8

44 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    186 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps

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

Servings
  • 20 Shrimp about 1 pound, medium, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • lime optional, squeeze

Avocado Salsa

  • 1 avocado cut into chunks
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped, fresh, loosely packed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh, 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 lime juice fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 8-12 lettuce leaves

Instructions

To cook the shrimp

  1.  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

  1. 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

  1. 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:

  1. 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 (8%) 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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