Gluten Free Shrimp Avocado Lettuce Cups
These lettuce cups are the kind of light, vibrant meal that feels like something you'd order at a trendy restaurant — except you're making four servings at home in under thirty minutes. Juicy seared shrimp get tossed with creamy diced avocado, crunchy shredded red cabbage, and fresh scallion greens, all brought together by a punchy dressing of lime juice, tamari, toasted sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger. That dressing is the real star — bright, savory, and just a little sweet with a gentle heat from the red pepper flakes on the shrimp. The whole thing is naturally free of gluten without any swaps or substitutions required. Tamari steps in where soy sauce might otherwise cause concern, and butter lettuce leaves do double duty as both the vessel and a fresh, crisp contrast to the rich avocado filling. There's no flour, no breading, no hidden grains — just clean, whole ingredients that happen to come together beautifully. Finish with a scatter of sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a stunning platter that's as easy to pull off on a weeknight as it is impressive enough for guests.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For the filling
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and diced into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tamari, toasted sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger until the honey is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with the kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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