Go Back
Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Print
Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps is a healthy and flavorful recipe with peppers served with an easy to make avocado yogurt sauce

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blackened, Healthy Recipes, Lettuce Wraps, Peppers, Recipe, Shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 197 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 1 pound medium size shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon blackening or Cajun seasoning
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • 1 5.3 oz container plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 small avocado seed removed and scooped out of skin
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 head Boston lettuce separated into lettuce wraps
  • Optional: shredded cheese, jalapenos, cilantro for garnish, more lime wedges
Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Slice the bell pepper and jalapeno with the seeds and stems removed.

  2. Set a skillet over medium heat and once hot add the olive oil, sliced bell pepper, and sliced jalapeno. Cook 3 to 4 minutes stirring a few times.

  3. Add the shrimp, garlic, blackening or Cajun seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper (you may also need another drizzle of olive oil). Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the peppers are cooked the way you like them.

  4. While this mixture cools slightly, you can make the sauce. Put the yogurt, avocado, lime juice, kosher salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, taste for seasoning and add more kosher salt, pepper if needed.

  5. To make each lettuce wrap add some shrimp and peppers and the avocado yogurt sauce on top. Add optional toppings such as cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, and/or lime wedges.