Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

from therecipecritic.com
18 min
4 servings

These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are fresh, flavorful and super easy to make! They make the perfect handheld appetizers or a light and healthy low carb lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil divided
  • 3/4 - 1 lb medium shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 - 2 medium bell peppers I used a combo of red, yellow and green, cored, deseeded and sliced thinly
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves washed and dried
  • sliced avocado and lime wedges for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour half of the seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon cilantro over shrimp. Toss to coat.

  2. 2

    In a medium skillet, heat half tablespoon of butter over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook until golden and opaque, about 2 – 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt the remaining half tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook for a minute, until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and remaining seasonings and cook for another 2 minutes or until desired tenderness. Return cooked shrimp back to the pan and add remaining lime juice and chopped cilantro. Toss to coat and remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Assemble lettuce wraps by placing a spoonful of shrimp/vegetable filling into the center of each leaf. Top with avocado or your favorite toppings.