Chili Lime Shrimp Wraps – Quick, Zesty & Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner
Chili Lime Shrimp Wraps offer a fresh and zesty meal where juicy shrimp are seasoned with chili, cumin, garlic, and lime, then tossed with creamy avocado and cilantro. Wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, these wraps provide a light, flavorful, and nutritious option perfect for a quick dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil divided
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- Handful of fresh cilantro chopped
- 8-10 Romaine or butter lettuce leaves rinsed and dried
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 red chili thinly sliced (optional for heat)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper; toss well to coat.
- Optional: Marinate shrimp in fridge for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, gently mix cooked shrimp, diced avocado, cilantro, sliced chili, juice of remaining lime, and a drizzle of oil.
- Spoon mixtures onto lettuce leaves, wrap, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder wrap, omit the red chili or adjust to taste.
- Use butter lettuce for a softer wrap or romaine for extra crunch.
- Can be served in tortillas for a more filling wrap.
- Perfect for meal prep if keeping components separate until serving.
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