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Dreena Grace Burthon

Shrimp, Avocado & Feta Wrap (High-Protein Option)

Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and tangy feta wrapped in a warm tortilla. High in protein, low in net carbs, and actually keeps your blood sugar steady. No sad salads required.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces shrimp cooked, chopped. frozen cooked kind is fine. thaw first.
  • ¼ cup avocado diced. about half a small avocado.
  • ¼ cup tomato diced. roma works best. seeds optional.
  • 1 whole scallion sliced. white and green parts both.
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled. or 4 tablespoons. i will not judge.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh or bottle. fresh tastes better. bottle is faster.
  • 2 whole tortillas whole wheat. low carb. check that fiber number.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional. only if cooking raw shrimp.

Equipment

  • 1 Chef’s Knife For dicing avocado and tomato. A sharp one. Do not hurt yourself.
  • 1 Cutting board Wood. Plastic. Whatever. Just wipe it after shrimp.
  • 1 Medium mixing bowl Where the magic happens. Where everything comes together.
  • 1 Small skillet or pan If you need to warm tortillas. Or cook raw shrimp.
  • 1 Spatula or tongs For flipping shrimp. Or just feeling like a chef.
  • 1 Measuring spoons For lime juice. Unless you are an eye-baller like me.
  • 1 Paper towels For drying shrimp. Also for crying if you cut onions. Wait there are no onions. Never mind.
  • 1 Plate For the finished wrap. Or for eating over the sink. Your life.
  • 1 Microwave (optional) For warming tortillas in 15 seconds. Lazy method. Valid method.
  • 1 Citrus juicer (optional) If you use fresh limes and hate getting seeds everywhere.

Method
 

  1. Get your shrimp situation handled. If frozen, run under cold water for a few minutes. Pat dry. If raw, cook in a pan with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Chop into bite sized pieces.
  2. Dice your avocado. Cut in half, remove pit, score in the skin, scoop out with a spoon. Diced already. You are welcome.
  3. Dice your tomato. Remove seeds if you want. I usually don't bother.
  4. Slice your scallion. All of it. White parts. Green parts.
  5. Crumble your feta with fingers or use pre-crumbled.
  6. Get a medium bowl. Throw in shrimp, avocado, tomato, scallion, feta.
  7. Add lime juice. One tablespoon. Maybe two if you like tangy.
  8. Stir gently. Do not mush the avocado unless you want paste.
  9. Taste it. Need more lime? More feta? Adjust until your brain says yes.
  10. Warm your tortilla. Microwave 15 seconds or dry pan 20 seconds each side.
  11. Lay tortilla flat. Spoon shrimp mixture down the center. Leave room at edges.
  12. Fold sides in first. Hold them. Fold bottom up over filling. Roll tight away from you. Keep tucking. End with seam down.
  13. Slice diagonally. Looks fancy.
  14. Eat immediately. One photo max. Then eat.

Notes

  • Thaw shrimp completely. If using frozen cooked shrimp, run them under cold water and pat really dry with paper towels. Wet shrimp make soggy wraps.
  • Do not overcook raw shrimp. Two minutes per side max. Overcooked shrimp are rubbery and taste like regret.
  • Pick a good tortilla. Some low carb tortillas taste like cardboard. Find one that bends, tastes real, and has at least 5-6g fiber. Mission Carb Balance works. Tumaro's works. Experiment.
  • Feta is flexible. I say 2 tablespoons in ingredients but I use 4. I am a feta person. If you are normal about cheese, use 2. If you are me, use 4. No wrong answers.
  • One wrap is lunch. Two wraps is a big lunch or light dinner. Add a side salad if you need more volume. Or don't. Your life.
  • Do not assemble for meal prep. Store filling separate. Warm tortilla separate. Assemble when ready. Future you will be grateful.
  • Do not skip the lime. It wakes everything up. Without lime the wrap is just okay. With lime it is actually good. Squeeze the lime.
  • This recipe is flexible. No shrimp? Use chicken. No avocado? Try hummus. No feta? Goat cheese works. No tortilla? Put it on a salad. Cooking is not prison.
  • Nutrition info is estimated. I am a blogger not a nutritionist. Trust but verify.