BUFFALO SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
242 Cals 25 Protein 6.5 Carbs 12 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
10 mins
TOTAL TIME:
15 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Lunch
CUISINE:American
These easy, low-carb Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are spicy, light and delicious topped with celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup hot sauce, such as Frank”s
1 head romaine or butter lettuce, leaves separated, for serving (12 leaves)
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, sliced thin
1/2 cup light blue cheese or ranch dressing, homemade or jarred
chopped chives, optional garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add shrimp and garlic. Cook, flipping halfway, until pink and opaque on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Turn off heat and add the hot sauce, tossing to coat.
Assemble wraps: Add scant 1/4 cup of shrimp to the center of a romaine leaf, then top with dressing, red onion and chives.
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NOTES
See my homemade blue cheese dressing recipe here.
Serving: 3wraps, Calories: 242kcal, Carbohydrates: 6.5g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 177mg, Sodium: 1222mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3gBlue Smart Points:4Green Smart Points:5Purple Smart Points:4Points +:6
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