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Spicy shrimp in lettuce wrap

Spicy Shrimp with Apple Salsa on Crisp Lettuce Wraps

Dinner TONIGHT! This is so SIMPLE to prepare – you’ll have dinner ready in 20 minutes!

They’re so quick and easy to make AND the presentation is beautiful!

Spicy shrimp in lettuce wrap recipe

Makes 2-3 Servings

Ingredients:

For the Salsa:

  • 1 large apple, chopped into small cubes
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small bunch of cilantro or parsley, chopped + a bit more to garnish
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • juice from fresh 1 lime + a few thin slices to garnish
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Spicy Shrimp:

  • 10 oz fresh shrimp, peeled
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 10 big Romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1 avocado, diced to garnish

Lettuce wrapped spicy shrimp

Instructions:

Make the salsa first, by gently combining all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl.

In another bowl, mix the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and coat the shrimp with this seasoning mix.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 Tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the shrimp to the skillet and sear on both sides for about 2-3 minutes, until cooked through.

To assemble the wraps, add one spoonful of salsa to each romaine leaf, diced avocado, a few shrimp and a bit of cilantro/parsley on top.

Enjoy!

❤Rachel

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