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Simple Cajun cream sauce over shrimp lettuce wraps

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 202
These Cajun shrimp wraps with cream sauce make a tasty low carb keto meal. It's a simple dish that's perfect for warmer weather.
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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS :

  • ½ pound fresh shrimp
  • ½ pound White Button Mushrooms sliced (about 225 grams)
  • ½ medium red onion
  • 3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper
  • cherry tomatoes optional
  • bunch romaine lettuce
  • olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

CAJUN SEASONING :

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

CAJUN DRESSING :

Instructions

  • Wash shrimp with cold running water, remove shell and tail then devein. Wash lettuce with cold water, shake off excess water and set on towel to dry.
  • Mix together Cajun seasoning - onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, ground oregano, dried basil, ground cumin, cayenne powder, spanish paprika and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Season shrimp and mushrooms with ¾ of the cajun mixture plus salt and black pepper. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
  • Mix Cajun dressing. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and cajun seasoning plus salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a greased skillet, sauté onions for one minute. Add shrimp and cook for one minute on one side at medium heat then flip on the other side and cook for 2 minutes at low heat. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, brown mushrooms. Add celery and bell pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cajun seasoning and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Return shrimp on top and allow to heat up for 30 seconds without mixing.
  • Arrange lettuce on a platter. Spoon mushroom mixture onto each lettuce and top with shrimp. Drizzle with cajun dressing. Add some cherry tomatoes to make this shrimp lettuce wrap even more colorful. Enjoy!

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Notes

Makes 10 to 12 wraps

Nutrition

Serving: 2wraps | Calories: 202 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 10.3 % | % Protein: 24.7 % | % Fat: 64.9 % | SmartPoints: 6
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