SWEET N' SPICY SHRIMP LETTUCE TACOS

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Sweet n' Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Tacos image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 heads Bibb lettuce or 1 head iceberg lettuce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 ear corn, kernels scraped from cob or 1/2 to 3/4 cup frozen organic kernels, defrosted
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 pounds shrimp, deveined and tails removed, coarsely chopped or halved
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons agave syrup
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 avocado, diced
1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Separate the lettuce into cups and reserve.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a skillet and saute the corn over medium-high heat until light golden at edges. Season with salt and pepper. To the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp begin to turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and seafood seasoning and toss 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and heads up ¿ keep your head back to avoid a sinus attack! Add in the lime zest, agave and Sriracha. Toss and remove to a serving plate.
  • Dress the avocado with the lime juice.
  • Serve the shrimp with the lettuce for taco building. Fill the lettuce with the shrimp and top with scallions, avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 341 milligrams, Sodium 659 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tyler Wilson
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These tacos are easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Akhanya Ngqabuko
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce wraps, but these tacos changed my mind. They're light and refreshing, and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


Mano Bhai
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat shrimp. The sweet and spicy sauce is sure to be a hit.


Azu Ali
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in these tacos. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the lettuce wraps are a nice touch.


Brynlie Slight
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. They're also a healthier option than traditional tacos.


sekhopo slash h comics
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and these tacos fit the bill. They're unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Yabsra gezahegn
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Dezire Jones
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Sheikh Mohsin
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat shrimp. My kids loved them!


m mansoor
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved these tacos. The sauce is amazing, and the lettuce wraps are a great way to eat them.


Emi Vera
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These tacos are easy to make and absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


William Jean
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I'm a big fan of lettuce wraps, and these tacos are no exception. They're light and refreshing, and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


Momoh Sannoh
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These tacos are so good! The shrimp is tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Jaedon Bradbury
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I used a pre-made sweet and spicy sauce for this recipe, which made it even easier. The tacos were a hit with my friends.


Jongitemba Maqokolo
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I made these tacos for a weeknight dinner and my family loved them. They're easy to make and packed with flavor.


Chaslin Russel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also added some chopped red cabbage to the tacos for extra crunch.


A S A D_ÿßÿ≥ÿØ
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce wraps, but these tacos changed my mind. The shrimp is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful without being too spicy.


Alina Maharjan
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These shrimp tacos were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and spicy is perfect, and the lettuce wraps are a fun and healthy alternative to tortillas.