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Taffiny Elrod
Aug 10, 2021  ·   min read
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Lettuce Wrap Shrimp Tacos

Spicy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

A light, festive, hands-on family meal that is equal parts fun and luxurious. Pairs perfectly with a side of cauliflower rice.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4servings
Calories 289.6kcal

Ingredients

  • 1large English cucumber(hot house) unpeeled
  • 1small red bell pepper
  • 4large green onionwashed and dried
  • 2avocadosripe
  • 8large romaine lettuce leaveswashed and dried
  • 1lb.jumbo shrimppeeled and cleaned
  • 1/2tsp.salt
  • 1/2tsp.ground black pepper
  • 2Tbsp.coconut oil
  • 4cloves garlicminced
  • pinchred pepper flakes
  • 1lemonjuiced
  • 1servingSpicy Taco Base Keto Chowmixed with 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions

  • Slice the cucumber into thin sticks about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
  • Cut the bell pepper in half, remove the ribs and seeds, and slice into thin pieces.
  • Cut the green onions in half the long way and cut into two-inch long pieces.
  • Cut the avocados in half, then peel and slice into thin pieces. Sprinkle with a little of the lemon juice to preserve their color if desired.
  • Toss the shrimp with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the garlic and the red pepper flake. Cook until the garlic smells fragrant and is just starting to brown.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Don’t crowd the pan; if all the shrimp doesn’t fit in one layer, work in batches. Cook undisturbed on one side for about one to two minutes, until the shrimp begins to look opaque on the sides, then flip and cook for one to two minutes on the other side.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and remove from the pan to a clean dish. Set aside while you make the sauce.
  • Lower the heat slightly and add the prepared Keto Chow. Stir to scrape up any bits of flavor stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook until the sauce is heated through and lightly bubbling.
  • Add the shrimp to the sauce and heat until warmed through. Remove from heat immediately so they don’t overcook.
  • Divide the shrimp, sauce, and prepared vegetables between the eight lettuce leaves.
Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Spicy Taco Soup Base
Close up - Lettuce leaves topped with spicy shrimp, sliced avocado and red peppers.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Taco Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Serving Size
1 wrap
Amount per Serving
Calories
289.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
17.7
g
27
%
Saturated Fat
7.2
g
45
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.46
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.13
g
Cholesterol
118.4
mg
39
%
Sodium
636.7
mg
28
%
Potassium
1044.64
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
13.1
g
4
%
Fiber
8
g
33
%
Sugar
2.4
g
3
%
Sugar Alcohol
0.07
g
Net Carbs
4.99
g
Protein
23.6
g
47
%
Vitamin A
1559.3
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
70.57
mg
86
%
Calcium
166.63
mg
17
%
Iron
1.7
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.