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Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Delight in these flavorful grilled shrimp wraps with fresh herbs and crisp lettuce, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 12 jumbo shrimp jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup canola oil
  • 10 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 large lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves (plus sprigs for garnish)
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • 8 butter leaf lettuce butter leaf lettuce
  • 4 cups shredded greens and preferred vegetables

Instructions 

  • Marinate the shrimp in a mixture of canola oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a high-heat grill. Strain the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 2 minutes per side until slightly charred and cooked through.
  • Melt butter on the grill, add lemon zest, juice, tarragon, and thyme; cook briefly. Toss in the shrimp and cook for 1 minute, then finish with parsley.
  • Layer shrimp on lettuce leaves with shredded greens and vegetables. Serve as wraps, garnished with thyme and extra parsley.

Notes

Ensure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled, Herbs, Shrimp