Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Category
Main Dishes
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4-6 minutes
Bring the flavors of the bayou to your table with these Cajun Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Cups! Juicy, spiced shrimp are piled into crisp lettuce leaves and topped with your favorite fresh veggies for a vibrant, satisfying bite.
Moxie Kitchen
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw, wild caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1-2 Tablespoons Moxie Cajun Seasoning*
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1 Tablespoon olive oi
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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8 oz avocado (1 large)
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, divided
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¼ tsp Flavor Bomb Anything
- 1 ½ cups diced tomato
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 chopped and deseeded jalapeno pepper
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12 large romaine lettuce leaves, butter lettuce leaves, taco shells, tortillas or shredded lettuce for salad
Crema
Salsa
Directions
Place shrimp and Cajun seasoning in a re-sealable plastic bag. Shake contents of bag to distribute seasoning evenly. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, up to overnight.
Heat olive oil in large-skillet, and add half of the shrimp in a single layer. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Repeat with remaining olive oil and shrimp.
For the avocado crema: Combine Greek yogurt, avocado, ¼ tsp Flavor Bomb Anything and one tablespoon of lime juice in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
For the tomato salsa: Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and remaining tablespoon of lime juice in a medium bowl.
Prepare lettuce wraps by dividing the shrimp, avocado crema, and tomato salsa evenly among the lettuce leaves, Serve immediately.