Spicy Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 12 oz Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 8 large leaves Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 1/2 medium Avocado
• 1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped(optional)
• 1 tsp Hot sauce (optional)(optional)
• 1 tbsp Water (for thinning crema)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat shrimp dry. In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Slice avocado and chop cilantro (if using).

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. If needed, cook in batches to avoid steaming.

3. 3

   Make quick avocado crema (during the last 2–3 minutes of shrimp cooking): In a small bowl, mash avocado with Greek yogurt, a splash of lime juice, and hot sauce (if using). Stir in water as needed to reach a drizzleable consistency.

4. 4

   Assemble: Spoon spicy shrimp into lettuce leaves. Drizzle with avocado crema and top with cilantro (if using). Serve immediately.