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    Healthy and Easy Shrimp Salad Recipe

    Published on Jul 2, 2020 · Modified on Sep 14, 2024 by Kathryn - Leave a comment · 11 Comments

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    These cold Shrimp Avocado Salad Lettuce Wraps require zero cooking and is just what summertime needs. It's an easy shrimp salad recipe to whip up anytime!

    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 shrimp 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. This shrimp salad is made simply with whole ingredients.

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

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    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

    1. Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and give it a good stir with a spoon.
    2. Put the shrimp salad onto the pieces of open lettuce. 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.

    It doesn't get much simpler than that!

    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

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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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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
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    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. 
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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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