Shrimp Taco Lettuce Cups
Light and fresh – these Shrimp Taco Lettuce Cups are quick to pull together and won’t weigh you down
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 heads butter lettuce, cleaned and core removed
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 avocados
- 1 bunch of cilantro, finely minced
- 2 jalapenos, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges , for serving
Instructions
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Add 2 tbsp of the avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the onion and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and sauté until soft and translucent. Transfer the onions and peppers to a serving bowl and wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together all of the spices and seasonings (chili powder through salt above). Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat shrimp in seasoning.
- In the same skillet you used for the onions and peppers, add the remaining 2 tbsp of avocado oil and heat over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until just opaque. Don’t overcook or they will have a chewy texture.
- To serve, spoon onion and pepper mixture into the prepared lettuce cups and place 2-3 shrimp on top of each cup, depending on the size. Top with avocado, cilantro, and jalapenos if you like some heat. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can purchase shrimp already peeled and deveined so you don’t have to do it yourself!
- Frozen shrimp work great for this recipe. Choose the size that you like best and adjust your cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 1046mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3400IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
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