LunchDish

Charred Shrimp Corn Lettuce Cups

Name: Charred Shrimp Corn Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled shrimp; 1 cup corn kernels; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 lime; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 avocado, diced; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 8 romaine leaves; Black pepper; Kosher salt

Shrimp and corn get charred with chili, lime, scallions, cilantro, and avocado for crisp lettuce cups.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 lb peeled shrimp

1 cup corn kernels

2 scallions, sliced

1 lime

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp olive oil

1 avocado, diced

2 tbsp chopped cilantro

8 romaine leaves

Black pepper

Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Toss the shrimp with the chili powder, smoked paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Cook the shrimp and corn in a hot skillet until the shrimp are opaque and the corn is lightly charred.

Step 3

Stir in the scallions and the zest and juice of the lime.

Step 4

Spoon the mixture into the romaine leaves and top with the avocado and cilantro.

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Servings

Timing

25 min

Meal type

Lunch

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeGluten-freePeanut-free