Description
These Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, low-carb twist on traditional tacos, combining zesty marinated shrimp with a vibrant vegetable salad, creamy avocado mash, and a tangy lime-infused sour cream sauce, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 500g shrimp
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
Salad Mixture
- 200g cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Avocado Mash
- 2 avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt to taste
Lime Sour Cream Sauce
- 170g sour cream or 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Assembly
- 8-9 lettuce leaves
- Lemon zest, pepper, and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp with 1/3 cup olive oil, taco seasoning, and juice of 1 lime. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the marinated shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, finely chopped onion, sweet corn, garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Mash Avocados: In a separate bowl, mash the avocados with the juice of 1/2 lime and salt to taste until creamy and smooth.
- Make Lime Sauce: Whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime zest, lime juice, and sugar in a small bowl until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out lettuce leaves and spread a spoonful of avocado mash on each. Add some of the tomato salad, followed by cooked shrimp. Drizzle with the lime sour cream sauce and garnish with lemon zest, freshly ground pepper, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to the shrimp marinade or salad.
- Use Romaine or Butter lettuce for sturdier wraps that hold the filling better.
- Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative to sour cream, providing a similar creamy texture with less fat.
- Prepare all ingredients ahead to streamline assembly when ready to serve.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and low in carbohydrates, perfect for light and healthy meals.
