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Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

Published January 16, 2018
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Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Published January 16, 2018
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Make a light and flavorful meal with this lettuce wrap recipe featuring lean shrimp with carrots, bell peppers, black beans and lime juice. Fresh shrimps takes very little time to cook, but you can shave even more time off prep by buying pre-cooked shrimp at the supermarket. Want to heat up your colorful meal? Stir in 1/2 to 1 minced fresh jalapeño.

Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound (340 grams) cooked, peeled and deveined small or medium shrimp
  • 1 large (70 grams) carrot, peeled and shaved with vegetable peeler or grated
  • 1 small (75 grams) yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) rinsed and drained no-salt-added canned black beans (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1/4 cup (5 grams) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 to 24 large (180 to 360 grams) Boston or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry*

Directions

Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl. (Mixture may be chilled until ready to serve.) Spoon 1/3 cup shrimp salad into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.

* If lettuce leaves are small, stack two together before filling.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 Serving Size: 3 filled lettuce wraps

Per serving: Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 344mg; Iron: 4%; Vitamin A: 65%; Vitamin C: 28%; Calcium: 7% 

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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