Description
This spicy shrimp avocado wrap delivers bold flavors and creamy textures in every bite. A perfect blend of seasoned shrimp, avocado spread, and fresh greens wrapped in a soft tortilla, this dish is both quick to prepare and satisfyingly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large avocado (mashed)
- 4 tortillas or lettuce wraps
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper; marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a bowl, mash avocado with lime juice and a pinch of salt to create the spread.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spread the avocado, add cooked shrimp, and top with fresh greens or cilantro.
- Fold the tortilla tightly, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust chili powder for spice tolerance.
- For a low-carb option, use lettuce leaves instead of tortillas.
- Pre-cooked shrimp can be used to save time but may reduce flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp wraps, healthy dinner, avocado recipes, spicy wraps