Description
These Shrimp Wraps are a flavorful and satisfying meal option that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with seasoned shrimp and fresh veggies, all wrapped up in a tortilla, these wraps are easy to make and bursting with delicious Mexican-American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Wraps:
- 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, shrimp, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until shrimp are heated through and well coated in spices.
- Prepare the Wraps: Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spread a thin layer of sour cream or Greek yogurt over each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, shrimp, and cilantro. Squeeze a little lime juice over the top.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold in the sides and roll up the wraps tightly. Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Great with a drizzle of hot sauce or chipotle mayo.
- Swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for variation.
- To meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
