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Avocado & Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and healthy avocado and shrimp lettuce wraps, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Filling
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Avocado Mixture
  • 2 medium avocados ripe, diced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
Lettuce Wraps
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced for garnish
  • 1 medium lime cut into wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Add shrimp, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Make the Avocado Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mash gently to combine.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Take a lettuce leaf and add a spoonful of the avocado mixture and a few shrimp on top.
  2. Garnish with sliced red bell pepper and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 6gSugar: 1g

Notes

These wraps are best served fresh. You can customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients.

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