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Shrimp and Avocado Salad Lettuce Wraps

July 2, 2020 by Kathryn 11 Comments

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These cold Shrimp Avocado Salad Lettuce Wraps require zero cooking and is just what summertime needs. Healthy and simple -- sometimes these are the best meals.

During this 4 month quarantine so far, I've gone through more flour, buttermilk, and heavy cream than I have gone through probably in the previous 4 years. Tough times call for tough measures.

While I'm certainly not worried because we eat generally healthy, there are many times when I need to get back to the basics and eat a really fresh, simple salad. This shrimp and avocado salad is one of those things. We don't prescribe to diets, but if you do -- this one is Whole 30, dairy-free, low-carb, gluten free, and paleo. It's made simply with whole ingredients.

close up side shot of shrimp and avocado salad lettuce wraps on white plate topped with chopped cilantro

Ingredients Needed for Shrimp and Avocado Salad Lettuce Wraps

  • butter lettuce
  • cooked shrimp
  • red onion
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • limes
  • olive oil
  • jalapeno or serrano pepper (optional)
  • salt + pepper
flat lay with every ingredient in a separate glass or white bowl: avocado, red onion, cilantro, cooked shrimp, tomato, halved limes, and butter lettuce

How to Make a Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Put all of the ingredients into a bowl and give it a good stir. Then put the shrimp salad onto your lettuce wraps. I use either Bibb lettuce or butter lettuce.

Don't forget to include all that good tomato juice, too. When the tomato and lime juice marries with the avocado, it creates a very simple, creamy sauce the salad is coated in.

aerial view of 3 shrimp and avocado salad lettuce wraps on white plate with fork and limes on backdrop

Some Like It Hot

If you're one of those people like my husband who's always looking at how they can take the heat factor up a notch, try replacing Jalapeño peppers with serrano peppers. Those things are spicy!

Me on the other hand? I take out the peppers entirely (I know...I know...).

side view of shrimp salad on lettuce all on white plate on black background

Other Summertime Meal Ideas

  • Dutch Oven Pulled Pork uses the oven but it requires about 15 minutes of hands-on time and the rest is left to the oven. Low and slow!
  • Flank Steak with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce - Don't be scared of putting fruit on your steak. I swear it's delicious!
  • One Skillet Lemon Orzo Chicken -- I had you at "one skillet," right?
  • Roasted Salmon with Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salsa is another simple summertime meal that's one of my favorites.
  • Peach and Prosciutto Flatbreads sound absolutely delicious and are going to be on my menu this week.

xox,

kathryn

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad Wrap

These cold Shrimp Avocado Salad Lettuce Wraps require zero cooking and is just what summertime needs. Healthy and simple -- sometimes these are the best meals.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold shrimp salad, lettuce wraps, shrimp salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 butter or bibb lettuce washed and whole leaves removed
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano seeds removed, finely diced (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt black pepper to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place butter lettuce on individual plates. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Toss gently to combine. Place on individual pieces of lettuce and enjoy!

Notes

This salad can easily be stored in the refrigerator the night before you want to eat it --  just make sure you add the avocado just before serving. 
The salad keeps for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

More Seafood

  • John's Maryland Baked Crab Cakes
  • Crunchy Pecan Crusted Halibut
  • Healthy Baked Teriyaki Salmon (20 minutes!)
  • Roasted Salmon with Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salsa

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  1. Nicole

    July 07, 2020 at 12:11 am

    I LOVE Lettuce wraps! These ones are so healthy and refreshing!!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 07, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      So glad you like them, too! I need all the healthy foods I can get these days!

      Reply
  2. Sadia Malik

    July 07, 2020 at 2:09 am

    5 stars
    This looks so refreshing, I love spicy food so that serrano pepper is a good idea

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 07, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      My husband thinks so, too! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kushigalu

    July 07, 2020 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    What a healthy and delicious recipe to try for summer. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 07, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Of course! Hope you like!

      Reply
  4. veenaazmanov

    July 07, 2020 at 5:39 am

    5 stars
    These crunchy Lettuce wraps are one of my favorite. Shrimps and Avocado combination sounds super healthy and yum too. Best Dinner time option.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 07, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  5. Dannii

    July 07, 2020 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    I love shrimp and avocado salads, and this is a great twist on them.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 07, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Me, too! So fresh and so easy!

      Reply
  6. Kendell

    August 06, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and light, a great lunch recipe for sure!

    Reply

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