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A close-up shot of fully assembled garlic cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps arranged on a white serving platter over a white marble cooktop. Lime wedges, avocado slices, and diced tomatoes are placed around the wraps, making them look fresh and ready to be served.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Wraps Recipe

Light, zesty, and packed with flavor, these Cilantro Lime Shrimp Wraps are a quick, healthy meal. Juicy shrimp, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime make every bite irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs shrimp peeled deveined and tails removed
  • 5-6 cloves garlic finely minced or microplaned
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper more to taste
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce for wraps
  • Garlic cilantro sauce for serving
  • Optional: rice or flour tortillas for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large skillet or pan
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix shrimp with minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 5-10 minutes.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble cooktop, filled with peeled and deveined shrimp. The shrimp are being tossed with finely minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper using a wooden spoon. The marinade coats the shrimp evenly, preparing them for cooking.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
    A close-up shot of a black cast-iron skillet on a white marble cooktop, with shrimp sizzling in the pan. The shrimp are turning pink with slightly charred edges, releasing aromatic steam as they cook in the hot skillet.
  3. Remove shrimp from heat and toss with chopped cilantro.
  4. Wash and separate Romaine lettuce leaves (or warm tortillas if using).
    A close-up shot of crisp Romaine lettuce leaves being washed and separated over a white marble cooktop. Tiny water droplets glisten on the fresh green leaves, showcasing their freshness before assembling the wraps.
  5. Fill each lettuce leaf (or tortilla) with shrimp and drizzle with garlic cilantro sauce.
    A close-up shot of shrimp being carefully nestled into crisp Romaine lettuce leaves over a white marble cooktop. A spoon drizzles creamy garlic cilantro sauce over the shrimp, adding a rich and flavorful finish.
  6. Add optional toppings like avocado, slaw, or diced tomatoes.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges for extra zest.
  8. Enjoy with Chang’s Spicy Chicken or Chicken Avocado Salad for a complete meal.
    A close-up shot of fully assembled garlic cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps arranged on a white serving platter over a white marble cooktop. Lime wedges, avocado slices, and diced tomatoes are placed around the wraps, making them look fresh and ready to be served.