With summer well on its way, you might be looking for low-carb food options to get you through your hunger without feeling heavy and bloated! Well, look no further. Give these delicious Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce wraps a try.
These delicious lettuce wraps are packed with flavor, and you just can’t go wrong with a shrimp-avocado combo. This tex-mex inspired dinner will rock your world!
Ingredients:
For the slaw:
- 3/4 cup shredded coleslaw mix
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ⅓ teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
For the shrimp:
- 6 large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the lettuce wraps:
- 2 leaves of romaine lettuce
- 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, very thinly sliced, optional
- Extra cilantro, chopped, optional
Directions:
- Assemble the slaw first so that the flavors can combine well while you finish everything else. Combine the shredded coleslaw mix, lime juice, honey, and cilantro in a bowl – stir well until everything is completely mixed together.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Stir together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Lay the shrimp out on a plate and season liberally on both sides with this seasoning mix.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- When hot, add the shrimp to the skillet and sear on both sides until cooked through.
- To assemble, add half the slaw to each romaine leaf, add half the avocado slices, 3 shrimp, a few jalapenos and sprinkle of cilantro on top.
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By Patricia Lynn
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Patricia Lynn is a senior writer at Shareably. Patricia is based out of San Francisco and can be reached at [email protected].