Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

from lowcarbyum.com
30 min

These Cajun shrimp wraps with cream sauce make a tasty low carb keto meal. It's a simple dish that's perfect for warmer weather.

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh shrimp
  • ½ pound White Button Mushrooms (sliced (about 225 grams))
  • ½ medium red onion
  • 3 stalks celery (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper
  • cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • bunch romaine lettuce
  • olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash shrimp with cold running water, remove shell and tail then devein. Wash lettuce with cold water, shake off excess water and set on towel to dry.

  2. 2

    Mix together Cajun seasoning - onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, ground oregano, dried basil, ground cumin, cayenne powder, spanish paprika and red pepper flakes (if using).

  3. 3

    Season shrimp and mushrooms with 3/4 of the cajun mixture plus salt and black pepper. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix Cajun dressing. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and cajun seasoning plus salt and black pepper. Set aside.

  5. 5

    In a greased skillet, sauté onions for one minute. Add shrimp and cook for one minute on one side at medium heat then flip on the other side and cook for 2 minutes at low heat. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  6. 6

    In the same skillet, brown mushrooms. Add celery and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cajun seasoning and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Return shrimp on top and allow to heat up for 30 seconds without mixing.

  8. 8

    Arrange lettuce on a platter. Spoon mushroom mixture onto each lettuce and top with shrimp. Drizzle with cajun dressing. Add some cherry tomatoes to make this shrimp lettuce wrap even more colorful. Enjoy!