Description
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Wraps are fresh, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy shrimp are marinated in lime juice, garlic, cumin, and cilantro, then quickly pan cooked until tender. The shrimp are wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce and finished with creamy sour cream and ripe avocado. This recipe is light yet satisfying, perfect for quick lunches or simple dinners. Each bite delivers citrus brightness, gentle spice, and refreshing crunch.
Ingredients
One pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Two teaspoons ground cumin
One teaspoon chili powder
Fresh juice of one lime
Two tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
Two cloves garlic, minced
Three tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping
One ripe avocado, thinly sliced
Sour cream such as Daisy Sour Cream, Tillamook Sour Cream, or Organic Valley Sour Cream
Instructions
1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl with cumin, chili powder, lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic, and two tablespoons olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and toss until evenly coated
2. Let the shrimp rest in the refrigerator briefly so the flavors absorb
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering
4. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque, turning once during cooking
5. Remove the skillet from heat as soon as the shrimp are tender
6. Arrange romaine lettuce leaves on a serving plate
7. Add cooked shrimp and sliced avocado to each lettuce leaf
8. Drizzle with sour cream and garnish with additional cilantro
9. Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
Do not marinate shrimp too long since citrus can change the texture.
Cook shrimp just until opaque to keep them juicy.
Prepare lettuce and toppings while shrimp marinate for smooth assembly.
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh but cooked shrimp can be stored briefly for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American