Lemon Dill Shrimp Lettuce Wraps | Easy Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Recipe
If you are looking for a fresh, light, and flavorful seafood meal, these Lemon Dill Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are the perfect combination of bright citrus flavor, creamy herb dressing, and tender shrimp. This shrimp lettuce wrap recipe combines poached shrimp, crisp vegetables, fresh dill, lemon juice, and Coastal Breeze seasoning for an easy seafood recipe that feels healthy, refreshing, and restaurant quality at the same time.
One of the reasons this shrimp lettuce wrap recipe works so well is the balance of textures and flavors. Tender shrimp are combined with crunchy cucumber, celery, green onion, capers, and fresh herbs in a creamy lemon dill dressing made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Coastal Breeze seasoning enhances the shrimp with garlic, citrus, herbs, and savory depth while keeping the flavor profile light and clean.
This easy shrimp recipe is ideal for warm weather meals, quick lunches, meal prep, or lighter dinners when you want something satisfying without feeling heavy. Bibb lettuce creates the perfect wrap by adding freshness and a delicate crunch that pairs beautifully with the chilled shrimp salad mixture. The result is a healthy shrimp recipe that feels elegant while still being incredibly simple to prepare.
Another reason these shrimp lettuce wraps stand out is their versatility. They work perfectly as a seafood appetizer, lunch recipe, or light dinner and pair well with fresh fruit, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. Because the shrimp are gently poached and chilled, the recipe maintains a fresh coastal flavor that highlights the lemon, dill, and herb notes throughout the dish.
Whether you are searching for the best shrimp lettuce wraps, an easy shrimp recipe for entertaining, or a healthy seafood recipe with bold flavor, these Lemon Dill Shrimp Lettuce Wraps deliver bright coastal-inspired flavor, creamy texture, and refreshing crunch in every bite.
Lemon Dill Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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Category
Main Course or Appetizer
Cuisine
Coastal-Inspired Seafood
Recipe By:
Chef Kayla Robison
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
240
These shrimp lettuce wraps combine tender poached shrimp, crisp vegetables, fresh dill, lemon juice, and Coastal Breeze seasoning to create an easy shrimp recipe packed with bright coastal flavor and refreshing texture. This shrimp lettuce wrap recipe features a creamy lemon dill dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, capers, cucumber, celery, and herbs for a healthy seafood recipe that feels light, fresh, and restaurant quality. Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, summer meals, or light dinners, these shrimp lettuce wraps deliver bold citrus flavor, savory herbs, and satisfying crunch while keeping the shrimp as the star of the dish. Serve this easy shrimp recipe chilled in Bibb lettuce leaves for a refreshing seafood meal with clean coastal-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Poached Shrimp
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
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2 quarts water
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1 tbsp Coastal Breeze seasoning
Salad Mixture
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
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½ tbsp Dijon mustard
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½ cup cucumber, finely diced
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½ cup celery, finely diced
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¼ cup green onion, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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2 tbsp chives, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1½ tsp Coastal Breeze seasoning
Directions
Bring 2 quarts of water to a gentle boil in a large pot.
Add Coastal Breeze seasoning and stir well.
Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and just opaque.
Immediately transfer shrimp to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
Drain shrimp well and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, cucumber, celery, green onion, dill, chives, capers, lemon juice, and Coastal Breeze seasoning.
Mix until fully incorporated.
Fold chopped shrimp gently into the salad mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Serve chilled in Bibb lettuce leaves and garnish with fresh dill and optional lemon wedges.
Recipe Note
Do not overcook the shrimp or they may become rubbery.
An ice bath helps preserve the shrimp’s tender texture.
Chopping the shrimp creates easier-to-eat lettuce wraps with better texture distribution.
Fresh dill and lemon brighten the seafood flavor and complement the creamy dressing.
Serve chilled for the freshest flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 2 lettuce wraps
- per serving
- Calories
- 240
- Fat
- 14 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 2 grams
- Trans Fat
- grams
- Cholesterol
- 165 milligrams
- Sodium
- 750 milligrams
- Carbs
- 6 grams
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- Sugar
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 22 grams