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Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A light and zesty twist on tacos, featuring juicy seasoned shrimp wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves with fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
  3. Wash and pat dry lettuce leaves to use as wraps.
  4. Assemble wraps by placing shrimp in each lettuce leaf, then topping with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
  5. Drizzle with lime juice and add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.