Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps | Paleo & Whole30
This is a simple recipe for marinated and pan-seared blackened shrimp! These shrimp are great served in lettuce wraps with your favorite taco toppings!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (31 to 40 count) peeled, deveined & tails removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- bibb lettuce
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ tablespoon lime zest
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Optional
- Spicy Citrus Cilantro Coleslaw recipe in notes
- jalapeno slices
- diced avocado
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Add shrimp to the bowl and toss. Pour contents of bowl into a resealable plastic bag. Seal and marinate in fridge no longer than 20 minutes.
- Heat a tablespoon of EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Once hot, add marinated shimp in an even-layer. Sear for 3 minutes on one side. Using tongs, flip each shrimp over. Sear the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp are no longer opaque and cooked through.
- Enjoy wrapped in bibb lettuce leaves with Spicy Citrus Cilantro Coleslaw, sliced jalapenos, diced avocado, cilantro and fresh squeezed lime juice.
Notes
- These shrimp are great by themselves as a quick high-protein snack.
- I encourage you to serve these shrimp with my 5 Minute Spicy Cilantro Coleslaw for an incredibly flavorful Whole30 meal.
- Reheating cooked shrimp is tricky. They quickly become rubbery. I recommend serving any leftover shrimp cold over a salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal