With spring well on its way, you might be looking for low-carb dinner options to get you through your hunger without feeling heavy! Well, look no further, Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce Wraps, are a favorite at my house and my kids can’t get enough of it.
These delicious lettuce wraps are packed with flavor, and you just can’t go wrong with a shrimp-avocado combo. This inspired dinner will rock your world!
Ingredients:
For the slaw:
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¾ cup shredded coleslaw mix
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2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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⅓ teaspoon honey
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2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
For the shrimp:
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6 large peeled and deveined shrimp
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½ teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon olive oil
For the lettuce wraps:
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2 leaves of romaine lettuce
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½ avocado, thinly sliced
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1 jalapeno, very thinly sliced, optional
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Extra cilantro, chopped, optional
Directions:
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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.
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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.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
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When hot, add the shrimp to the skillet and sear on both sides until cooked through.
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To assemble, add half the slaw to each romaine leaf, add half the avocado slices, 3 shrimp, a few jalapeños, and a sprinkle of cilantro on top.
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