Description
Light and refreshing lettuce boats filled with seasoned shrimp and creamy avocado, perfect for a low-carb meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle with lime juice and toss with cilantro.
- In a bowl, gently combine diced avocado with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
- To assemble, place a spoonful of avocado mixture into each lettuce leaf, then top with shrimp.
- Serve immediately as a light main course or appetizer.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American