🥬 Garlic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Category: Lunch
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5–7 min

🛒 Ingredients:

• 4 oz wild-caught shrimp (peeled & deveined) – 112 cal / 1g carbs / 23g protein

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 120 cal / 0g / 0g

• 2 cloves garlic, minced – 8 cal / 2g carbs / 0g

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice – 4 cal / 1g / 0g

• 3 large butter lettuce leaves – 3 cal / <1g / 0g

• (Optional) 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro – 1 cal / 0g / 0g

• (Optional) sprinkle of crushed red pepper or paprika – negligible

• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

✅ Estimated Nutrition Totals:

• Calories: ~248

• Carbs: ~4g

• Protein: ~23g

Optional additions like avocado slices or a Greek yogurt drizzle will adjust macros slightly.

🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add shrimp, season with sea salt and black pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.

4. Squeeze lemon juice over cooked shrimp. Remove from heat.

5. Spoon shrimp into butter lettuce leaves. Top with cilantro and a sprinkle of chili flakes or paprika.

6. Serve warm or chilled.

🧠 Why It Works:

• Shrimp = lean, high-protein, omega-3-rich seafood

• Garlic = heart-supportive and immune-boosting

• Olive oil = anti-inflammatory healthy fat

• Lettuce wraps = low-carb alternative to bread or tortillas