Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails removed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 12 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1 avocado diced
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- salsa, hot sauce or fresh lime juice if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine garlic, chili powder, cumin and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add shrimp and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without turning until the underside is opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes more.
- Remove skillet from the heat and place shrimp in a bowl to cool slightly.
- To assemble the lettuce wraps, place 3-4 shrimp in each piece of lettuce. Top with avocado, green onion, and cilantro. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.