Ah, spicy shrimp wraps with chipotle sauce—a perfect combination of heat, creaminess, and freshness! Here’s a flavorful recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (for 4 wraps)
For the shrimp:
- 500 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder or cayenne (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the chipotle sauce:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce (from a can), minced
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Pinch of salt
For the wraps:
- 4 large tortillas or flatbreads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or mixed greens
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- ½ cup sliced avocado
- Optional: diced tomatoes, red onion, or cilantro for extra flavor
Instructions
- Make the chipotle sauce:
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced chipotle, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Adjust spiciness to your liking. Set aside. - Cook the shrimp:
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble the wraps:
- Warm the tortillas slightly.
- Spread a generous layer of chipotle sauce on each tortilla.
- Add lettuce, carrot, avocado, and any optional veggies.
- Top with cooked shrimp.
- Wrap and serve:
Fold the sides over and roll tightly. Cut in half if desired. Serve immediately.
These wraps are spicy, creamy, and crunchy all at once, perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
I can also give a grilled version with a smoky chipotle-lime marinade that takes the flavor up a notch. Do you want that?
