Description
These Healthy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and nutritious take on traditional tacos. Fresh shrimp seasoned with taco flavors are wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with colorful veggies, avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt. This low-carb, gluten-free dish is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Lettuce Wraps:
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toss Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, taco seasoning, and lime juice until evenly coated.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the butter lettuce leaves and divide the shrimp evenly among them. Top each wrap with cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Add Yogurt: Drizzle each wrap with a small spoonful of Greek yogurt.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or shredded cheese.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or a dairy-free alternative if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
