Cilantro Lime Shrimp Wraps

Get dinner on the table fast with this healthy and refreshing dinner. You will quickly marinade shrimp with lime juice, chili powder and garlic, then sautée and you've got a wonderful wrap filling to garnish as you wish.
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INGREDIENTS

Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

UNITS

SCALE

INGREDIENTS

SHRIMP MARINADE

  • 1 lb Shrimp, large (31/35 count), peeled & deveined, tails removed
  • 2 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro , chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper , freshly ground

WRAPS

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, cut into 8 “cups”
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • For garnish Sour cream
  • For garnish Cilantro , chopped

METHOD

  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add shrimp mixture and cook until shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Spoon a portion of the shrimp into a lettuce cup. Add avocado. Drizzle with sour cream and garnish with cilantro. Serve.

NOTES

  • Add any other vegetables to the wraps that you wish
  • Garnish with sour cream or yogurt if you desire 
  • Alternatively, you can use Boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
  • Alternatively, substitute shrimp for ground chicken, turkey, pork, or tofu