Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Cups
4
10 minutes
4-6 minutes
American
Main Dishes
These Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Cups are the weeknight dinner dreams are made of—quick, fresh, and bursting with flavor! Juicy shrimp are tossed with Stacey Hawkins’ Kickin’ Cajun Seasoning, then seared to perfection for that smoky-spicy blackened crust you just can’t resist.
Piled high into crisp lettuce cups with your favorite toppings, every bite is light, refreshing, and full of zesty Cajun flair.
The best part? This dinner is on the table in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights when you still want something healthy, colorful, and downright delicious. Not a shrimp fan? No problem—swap in chicken or even fish and you’ll still get all that bold, crave-worthy flavor with zero fuss.
Packed with protein, naturally gluten-free, and endlessly customizable, these blackened shrimp lettuce wraps prove that quick dinners don’t have to be boring. They’re easy, flavorful, and fresh—everything a weeknight meal should be.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw, wild caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp (1 Capful) Stacey Hawkins Phoenix Sunrise Seasoning
- or Stacey Hawkins Kickin' Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup plain, 2% Greek yogurt
- 4 tsp Stacey Hawkins Luscious Lemon Oil divided
- 6 oz avocado
- 2 Tbsp lime juice, divided
- 1 ½ cups diced tomato
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 chopped and deseeded jalapeno pepper
- 12 large romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Place shrimp and Kickin' Cajun or Phoenix Sunrise seasoning in a re-sealable plastic bag (you may need to divide shrimp into two batches). Shake contents of bag to distribute seasoning evenly.
Heat two teaspoons of olive oil in large-skillet, and add half of the shrimp in a single layer. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Repeat with remaining olive oil and shrimp.
For the avocado crema: Combine Greek yogurt, avocado, and one tablespoon of lime juice in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
For the tomato salsa: Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and remaining tablespoon of lime juice in a medium bowl.
Prepare lettuce wraps by dividing the shrimp, avocado crema, and tomato salsa evenly among the lettuce leaves, Serve immediately.
