Wrapping your preferred protein and add-ins in tortillas and frying or baking them will give you a delicious meal but not necessarily a healthy one. Swap the beef or pork for shrimp and the tortillas for shrimp and you have something that’s just as mouthwatering but lower in fat, carbs and calories.
These lettuce wraps are made with taco seasoned shrimp, along with fresh vegetables, garlic and cilantro, mashed avocados, and a sour cream dressing. They’re so good and you won’t be able to eat just one. They’re too good!
This is an easy recipe to follow, even if you’re somewhat a newbie at making south of the border flavored dishes. There’s nothing complicated about making these taco shrimp lettuce wraps. And once you’ve tasted them you are going to want to add them to your regular dinner rotation to delight the family time after time.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
These lettuce wraps with shrimp are really quick and easy to make and swapping tortilla wraps for crisp large lettuce leaves gives them a nutritious edge.
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How to Serve Them
Enjoy these as an appetizer or as part of the main dish.
Can You Make Them Ahead?
No, these should be made fresh and served right away.
Storage Instructions
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions
Swap the shrimp for scallops or chicken, or the cilantro for parsley or dill weed.
You are definitely going to love these healthy shrimp lettuce wraps with south of the border flavors. They make a great appetizer, snack or main dish.
Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or thawed shrimp
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 package taco seasoning
FOR THE SALAD:
- 8 lettuce leaves
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ minced small onion
- 7 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
FOR THE MASHED AVOCADOS:
- 2 avocados
- Juice of ½ a lime
FOR THE SOUR CREAM SAUCE:
- 6 ounces sour cream
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- Zest and juice of ½ a lime
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, lime juice and taco seasoning and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp in a skillet over a moderate heat and then pour the marinade into the skillet and stir.
- Toss the salad ingredients together in a bowl.
- Mash the avocados with lime juice and salt in another bowl.
- Whisk the sour cream sauce ingredients together in a third bowl.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Top with avocado mash, the salad filling, shrimp, and sour cream sauce.
- Add cilantro on top and serve.
