Southwest Lettuce Wraps
- 1 bunch Cilantro
- 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeds And Ribs Removed
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 whole Limes, Juiced
- 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Or As Needed
- 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1 head Boston Bibb Lettuce, Rinsed And Leaves Separated
- 1 cup Crumbling Cheese, Such As Cotija (We Used What We FoundQueso Rancherito)
- 1/2 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Diced (or Red, Green Or Yellow)
- 1 whole Tomato, Diced
- 1/2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
- 12 whole Raw Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Cut Into Thirds
- 1/2 bags (16 Oz. Size) Frozen Corn
- Start by making the pesto.
- In a food processor, pulse cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and lime juice.
- Slowly add olive oil until youve reached the right consistency.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
- After the Boston bibb lettuce is thoroughly rinsed, lay on a plate and set aside.
- Crumble the Cotija cheese and place in a bowl.
- Both the cheese and pesto will be toppings when you assemble the wraps.
- Dice the orange bell pepper and tomato about the same size.
- In a large bowl, add black beans, orange bell pepper and tomato.
- Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the shrimp until pink.
- Be careful to not overcook the shrimp.
- In the last minute or so of cooking, add the frozen corn, just to heat it through.
- When cooked through, add the shrimp and corn to the bowl with the peppers, tomato and beans.
- Toss together.
- Add about 3 tablespoons of the pesto and mix carefully to combine.
- Assemble the wraps by spooning about 2-3 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture onto a lettuce leaf.
- Top with a drizzle of pesto and a sprinkling of cheese.
cilantro, clove garlic, whole limes, olive oil, salt, bibb lettuce, crumbling cheese, orange bell pepper, tomato, black beans, shrimp
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/southwest-lettuce-wraps/ (may not work)