Description
These Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and light alternative to traditional tacos. Flavorful shrimp marinated in zesty taco seasonings, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, and topped with fresh veggies make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembling:
- 8–10 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for topping)
- lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, taco seasoning, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Assemble: Lay out lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each with cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Top with Greek yogurt or sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips.
- Try adding black beans or corn for more substance.
- This recipe is also delicious with grilled shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
