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Spiced Seafood and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min
By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 11, 2026 | Updated Oct 3, 2026
Latin American-Inspired
25 mins
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Cook the spiced seafood in a skillet, then divide it among eight butter lettuce leaves. Top with avocado, lime, cilantro and red onion; add jalapeño if desired. Serve immediately after assembly.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Latin American-Inspired
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 8 oz mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, firm white fish), peeled and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Combine smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and sea salt in a bowl.
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Toss mixed seafood with the spice blend until well coated.
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook the spiced seafood for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until opaque and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a separate bowl, mix diced avocado, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño if used. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
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Divide the cooked seafood evenly among the lettuce leaves.
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Top each wrap with a generous spoonful of the avocado mixture.
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Serve immediately as refreshing low-carb seafood wraps, perfect for quick snacks or light meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I assemble the lettuce wraps?
- Cook the seafood first, then fill the dry lettuce leaves and add the avocado mixture immediately before serving.
- How many wraps does the recipe make?
- Use eight large butter lettuce leaves to make eight wraps, with two wraps per serving for four servings.
Storage
Serve the assembled wraps immediately. Refrigerate any leftover seafood promptly in a covered container, separate from the lettuce and avocado topping, and use within 2 days.
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