Description
These Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a light and delicious meal. The zesty cilantro lime dressing pairs perfectly with the grilled shrimp, creating a vibrant and satisfying dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- kosher salt and pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Shrimp Wraps:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves removed
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves removed
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup corn
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- fresh cilantro, for topping
- lime wedges, for spritzing
Instructions
- Cilantro Lime Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the lime juice, honey, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Shrimp Wraps: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Layer lettuce wraps. Pat dry shrimp, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Grill shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Build wraps with shrimp, dressing, green onions, corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime. Serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
