Citrus-Infused Avocado and Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Refreshing shrimp and creamy avocado come together in crisp lettuce cups, brightened with a zesty citrus dressing. This latin american-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large cooked shrimp, medium, diced ripe avocado, leaves butter lettuce leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 12, peeled and deveined large cooked shrimp
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp optional red chili flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 12 peeled cooked shrimp and 1 diced medium avocado. Pour the citrus dressing over and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
3. Step 3: Spoon the shrimp-avocado mixture evenly into 8 butter lettuce leaves arranged on a serving platter.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and, if using, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes over the wraps for a fresh, bright finish.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a light appetizer or lunch with a crisp, refreshing bite.