Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Lime Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

Boldly spiced blackened shrimp served in crisp lettuce leaves, topped with a creamy avocado lime sauce for a fresh, Whole30-friendly handheld meal. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium avocado
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 8 large leaves iceberg lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, then toss them with 1 tbsp of the spice mix until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through, turning once.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the avocado lime sauce by blending 1 medium avocado, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp water in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: To assemble, spoon blackened shrimp into 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves, drizzle with the avocado lime sauce, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.