Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Fresh, light, protein-packed, and perfect for lunch or dinner. These lettuce wraps are low-carb, gluten-free, and full of bold flavor.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Shrimp

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or black-pepper seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Juice of ½ lime

Lettuce Wrap Base

• 8–10 large butter lettuce leaves (or romaine / iceberg)

Crunchy Slaw

• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup diced tomato
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Salt & pepper to taste

🥑 Creamy Avocado Sauce

• 1 ripe avocado
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 2–3 tbsp water (to thin, if needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp

1. In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and lime juice.
2. Toss well to coat.
3. Let marinate 10–15 minutes (don’t over-marinate or shrimp may turn mushy).

2️⃣ Make the Slaw

1. In a bowl, add cabbage, carrot, and tomato.
2. Mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss with veggies.
4. Chill until ready to assemble.

3️⃣ Prepare Avocado Sauce

1. Add avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add water a little at a time to reach drizzle consistency.
4. Taste and adjust salt or lime.

4️⃣ Grill the Shrimp

• Grill pan / outdoor grill:
  • Heat to medium-high.
  • Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
• Stovetop option:
  • Sear in a hot pan with minimal oil, same timing.

5️⃣ Assemble the Wraps

1. Lay lettuce leaves flat.
2. Add a spoonful of slaw.
3. Top with grilled shrimp.
4. Drizzle generously with avocado sauce.
5. Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, chili flakes, or extra lime.

🥗 Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: ~360 kcal
• Protein: 28–30 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbohydrates: 12–14 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g

✔ Low-carb
✔ Gluten-free
✔ High-protein
✔ Mediterranean-style friendly

🥜 Allergen & Dietary Info

• Shellfish: Shrimp
• Dairy: Greek yogurt / sour cream (optional – use dairy-free yogurt if needed)
• Eggs: Mayonnaise contains egg
• Nuts: ❌ None
• Gluten: ❌ Gluten-free

 Q & A

Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes. Thaw completely, pat dry, then marinate.

Q: No grill—what’s the best alternative?
A hot cast-iron pan or air fryer (400°F / 200°C for 6–8 minutes).

Q: Can I make this ahead?
Yes!

• Shrimp: grill up to 24 hours ahead
• Slaw & sauce: up to 2 days refrigerated
• Assemble just before serving

Q: How do I make it dairy-free?
Use vegan mayo or coconut yogurt for both slaw and sauce.

Q: Want it spicy?
Add hot sauce, chili paste, or jalapeño to the avocado sauce.

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