Lemon Avocado Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (Printable)
Fresh shrimp with creamy avocado in crisp lettuce leaves, ready in under 30 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Shrimp
01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ For the Avocado Mixture
09 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
11 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Assembly
15 - 8 large butter lettuce leaves or romaine hearts
16 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
17 - Extra lemon wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, gently fold together diced avocados, lemon juice, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Divide avocado mixture evenly among each leaf. Top with cooked shrimp and garnish with cherry tomato pieces.
05 - Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of warm, smoky shrimp with cool, creamy avocado creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite feel like a tiny adventure
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but looks and tastes like something you'd order at a fancy fusion restaurant
- They're naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without ever feeling like they're missing anything, which means everyone at the table can dive in without asking a million questions
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and sad, so watch them closely and pull them off the heat the moment they turn completely pink
- The avocado mixture can be made ahead but should be seasoned right before serving because salt draws out moisture and makes it watery
- Lettuce leaves dry out quickly in the fridge, so wash and dry them the day you plan to serve these for the crispest results
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning them—the spices adhere better and you'll get a nicer sear instead of steaming
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly than cold ones, so let them sit out for 15 minutes before hitting the pan