These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Wraps are a fast, fresh dinner you can pull off on even the busiest day. Juicy shrimp cook in a quick garlic-lime marinade with cumin, then get finished with a shower of cilantro for bright, bold flavor. Serve them in crunchy romaine lettuce cups for a lighter option, or tuck them into warm flour tortillas for a more filling wrap. Either way, they’re perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, and quick lunches mespecially when topped with a creamy garlic cilantro sauce. If you’re hunting for easy shrimp wraps or a 15-minute shrimp recipe, this one hits every time.
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Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 6 wraps
Ingredients List
- 2 lbs shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 5–6 cloves garlic, finely minced or microplaned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (more to taste)
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce (for wraps)
- Garlic cilantro sauce (for serving)
- Optional: rice or flour tortillas (for serving)
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl + whisk (or fork)
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Knife + cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat shrimp: Add shrimp to a large bowl and pour the marinade over. Toss until shrimp are fully coated. 🍤
- Heat the pan: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp and the sauce to the hot pan. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until just pink and opaque.
- Cue: Shrimp should curl into a “C” shape (overcooked shrimp turn tight like an “O”).
- Finish with cilantro: Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro until fragrant. 🌿
- Assemble wraps: Spoon shrimp into romaine leaves or tortillas.
- Top + serve: Add garlic cilantro sauce and green onions (optional). Serve immediately with rice if desired ✨
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook: Shrimp cook fast—pull them as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the marinade.
- Meal prep: Cook shrimp ahead and store up to 3 days; assemble wraps fresh.
- Lettuce wrap tip: Use the inner romaine leaves—they’re cup-shaped and sturdier.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 wrap | 175 | 32g | 5g | 4g | 2g | 1g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
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Method
- Whisk starter, warm water, and sugar in a large bowl. Add bread flour and salt and mix until a stiff dough forms.
- Cover with a damp towel and rest 45–60 minutes. Knead briefly until smoother.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 10–12 hours (overnight).
- Divide dough into 8 pieces (about 115 g each). Roll into tight balls and rest 10–15 minutes.
- Poke a hole through the center of each ball and stretch until the hole is about walnut-size. Rest 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Bring about 2 quarts (2 liters) water to a boil and stir in honey.
- Boil bagels 30 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to the parchment-lined tray.
- While still wet, dip tops into your desired toppings.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Wraps are fresh, fast, and full of bright garlic-lime flavor. Whether you go crunchy lettuce cups or cozy tortillas, they’re a 15-minute win you’ll make again and again.