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🌮 Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe 🦐🥬

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These Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful alternative to traditional tacos. They’re packed with perfectly seasoned shrimp, served in crisp lettuce leaves, and topped with your favorite taco fixings. It’s a light, low-carb option that’s bursting with taco flavor!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade) 🌮
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder 🌶️
  • 1 teaspoon paprika 🌶️
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
  • 1 lime, juiced 🍋

For the Lettuce Wraps:

  • 8 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine) 🥬
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 🍅
  • 1 avocado, sliced 🥑
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 🧅
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 🌿
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional) 🧀
  • Lime wedges for garnish 🍋

For the Optional Creamy Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 🥛
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice 🍋
  • 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix 🌶️

📝 Instructions:

1. Cook the Shrimp:

  1. Season the shrimp:
  • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, taco seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Make sure the shrimp is well-coated.
  1. Cook the shrimp:
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink, opaque, and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Prepare the Lettuce Wraps:

  1. Prep the lettuce:
  • Rinse and dry the large lettuce leaves and set them aside for wrapping.
  1. Prepare the toppings:
  • Dice the cherry tomatoes, slice the avocado, and finely dice the red onion. Chop cilantro if using.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce (Optional):

  1. Mix the sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, and taco seasoning to create a creamy, tangy sauce for drizzling.

4. Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:

  1. Fill the lettuce leaves:
  • Lay out the lettuce leaves on a plate or platter. Divide the cooked shrimp evenly among the lettuce wraps.
  1. Add the toppings:
  • Top the shrimp with diced tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with the optional creamy sauce or sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.

5. Serve:

  1. Garnish and enjoy:
  • Serve the Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor. Enjoy immediately!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 6-8 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 15-18 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings (2 wraps per serving)
🔥 Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal per serving (without cheese)

These Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are fresh, light, and full of taco flavor. They’re perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or lunch! 🦐🌮🥑