Description
Fresh and vibrant lettuce boats filled with a zesty shrimp and avocado mixture, topped with a creamy lime dressing. A perfect light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, gently combine diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt.
- Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and add to the avocado mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Spoon the shrimp-avocado mixture into lettuce leaves. Serve immediately, optionally with extra lime wedges.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra heat, add more jalapeno or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American