Week 4-8 · Week 9+

Shrimp and Avocado Salsa Lettuce Boats

Scent Level 3 — Moderate 14g Protein / Serving Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Nut Free
Prep
15min
Cook
5min
Calories
210
Protein
14g
Carbs
7g
Fat
14g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
2g
Sodium
370mg
Protein / 100 kcal
6.7g

Shrimp cooked fast and hot, avocado salsa folded in at the last minute, butter lettuce doing the structural work. This is a fifteen minute meal that doesn't eat like one. The lettuce keeps everything cold and crisp, which matters when warm food isn't appealing. Scent level 3 — the shrimp sauté is brief but present. If that's too much right now, use pre-cooked shrimp and skip the pan entirely. Or come back when your tolerance improves, this is worth the wait. If you are using this for meal prep, keep the ingredients separate from the lettuce and everything stays fresher.

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Servings
4
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Gluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeEgg FreeLow Carb Meal Prep One Pan
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1

In a bowl, combine deveined, and tail removed shrimp with the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, half a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to coat the shrimp evenly. If you do this, you control the amount of oil better than adding it to the pan.

In a bowl, combine deveined, and tail removed shri...

2

Pre-heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until they are pink, opaque, and lightly golden. Be careful not to overcook. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside. If you like a char, preheat the pan over medium high and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute per side, you want more heat but less time to avoid rubber shrimp.

Pre-heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Onc...

3

While the shrimp cook, prepare the salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomato, red onion, cilantro, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Gently fold in the diced avocado just before you're ready to assemble the wraps. This keeps the avocado cubes perfect and prevents the salsa from becoming mushy.

While the shrimp cook, prepare the salsa. In a med...

4

Prepare the lettuce by cutting off the bottom white part leaving just a little for stability. Rinse them and dry completely, wet lettuce will wilt quickly and become soggy.

Prepare the lettuce by cutting off the bottom whi...

5

Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Place 3-4 warm shrimp into the center of each leaf. Spoon the avocado salsa generously over the top of the shrimp. One portion is two leaves.

Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. P...

Chef's Note
If sautéing shrimp causes nausea, use pre-cooked shrimp. You'll lose some of the flavor, but you can come back to the full recipe once you can handle the cooking better. The cumin helps bring out the paprika, and it makes the avocado feel lighter and fresher. Serves great cold, keep lettuce and salsa separate until it's time to eat.
Tools That Help
  • Salad spinner
    Why it helps
    rinse and dry off lettuce without bruising it
    Do you need this?
    No, gentle rinsing and a paper towel will work. But the lettuce needs to be dry or everything will become a soggy mess very quickly. If you are planning to use this as a party appetizer, the Salad Spinner will come in handy.
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GLP-1 Profile
Scent Level
3 — Moderate
Reheat Quality
Not rated
Fullness Factor
1 — Low
Light by design. Two lettuce cups is a portion, but the shrimp and avocado together give you staying power beyond what the calorie count suggests. Good option when appetite is small but you still need protein.
Medication Phase
Week 4-8, Week 9+
Ozempic · Wegovy · Mounjaro · Zepbound · and all GLP-1
Leftover Intelligence
Best enjoyed fresh.