15 minutes
A refreshing and flavorful dish with shrimp, avocado, grape tomatoes, and a spicy red pepper miso mayo served in crisp butter lettuce cups.
tablespoons
Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off
0 lb
Grape Tomatoes, halved
cups
Avocado, sliced
each
Himalayan Pink Salt
to taste
to taste
Butter Lettuce Leaves, rinsed and patted dry
each
Spicy Red Pepper Miso Mayo
tablespoons
1. Cook Shrimp
Begin by heating a tablespoon of ghee in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Once the ghee is hot, add the shrimp to the pan. If you are using cooked shrimp, give them about a minute to heat through. If your shrimp are uncooked, cook them for about two minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. This quick cooking method keeps the shrimp tender and juicy.
2. Season Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Avocado
While the shrimp are cooking, season them lightly with pink salt and freshly ground black pepper. Do the same with the halved grape tomatoes and sliced avocado, sprinkling them with a bit of salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
3. Prepare Lettuce Cups
Next, take your butter lettuce leaves and arrange them neatly on two plates. These leaves will serve as your crisp, refreshing cups.
4. Assemble Lettuce Cups
Once the shrimp are perfectly cooked and seasoned, divide them evenly among the lettuce cups. Add the seasoned tomatoes and avocado slices to each cup, distributing them artfully.
5. Add Spicy Red Pepper Miso Mayo
Finally, drizzle each lettuce cup with a small amount of Spicy Red Pepper Miso Mayo. This adds a zesty kick that ties all the flavors together beautifully.
6. Serve
Serve your Zesty Shrimp and Avocado Crisp Lettuce Cups immediately and enjoy the vibrant, fresh combination of textures and tastes.
Mediterranean Style
While shrimp is the star ingredient, you can vary the protein. Try marinated grilled chicken, seared scallops, or even firm tofu cubes for a vegetarian twist.
Cucumber Boats
Experiment with fresh herbs like cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, dill, or tarragon instead of the traditional cilantro or chives. You can also add a pinch of smoked paprika, cumin, or coriander to the shrimp seasoning for a different flavor profile.
For those who like it spicy, chop up some jalapeños, serranos, or even a small amount of habanero to mix into the filling. Alternatively, a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes can also enhance the heat.
Select fresh, crisp lettuce and ripe but firm avocados. Opt for fresh, wild-caught shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
Avoid overcooking by cooking shrimp in a preheated pan with high-smoke-point oil for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque.
Assemble the lettuce cups just before serving to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and aim for a balance of ingredients.
Use fresh lime or lemon juice liberally to enhance the flavors and add a refreshing note.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your preference.
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