These Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps with Sweet Potato Chips are flavorful and cool to light up your table.} With a perfect blend of creamy avocado, fresh basil, and perfectly cooked shrimp these wraps are as healthy as they come. This, alongside some crunchy sweet potato crisps here, makes an ideal light lunch or starter alternative for even a quick supper to feel good. These wraps and chips are sure to not only please your palate but also when looking for something fast or healthy flavors that wake you up right at the edge.
Ingredients
Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps
1lb/450g shrimp, peeled and devainedPlainOldData2.
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Add 1/4 cup chopped basil.
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
4-6 large lettuce leaves (romaine outer, or iceberg)
Take it to the next level: add garnishes such as sliced red onion, cucumber or bonus basil leaves.
For the Sweet Potato Chips:
Large sweet potatoes (2) — peeled and thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional — paprika or garlic powder for flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps Sweet Potato Chips
If out-of-doors heat a large sauté pan over medium kindle warmness, and wage 1 containerful of olive oil.
Place the shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to skillet; cook 2-3 min. Per side or until pink and opaque
Take them off the heat and let them cool a little. Cool and then cut shrimp into bite-sized parts
Step 2: The Basil Avocado Salad
Place in a large bowl with the chopped avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and basil.
Then the Greek yogurt/mayonnaise for creaminess, and finally the lemon juice to bring freshness with a slight tang.
Stir in shrimp, stirring until evenly distributed. Salt and pepper to taste
Add a Tablespoon of Filling to the Lettuce Leaves (Step 3 — Assemble Wraps)
Fill each lettuce leaf with an ample portion of the basil avocado shrimp.
Serve with extra red onion slices, some cucumber or more fresh basil if you fancy.
Step 4: Make Sweet Potato Chips
The dough:Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss slices of sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper. Paprika or garlic powder (optional)
Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast 15-20 minutes, flip once after the fries have turned golden and crispy about half way through.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
Plate up your Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps and serve it with a side of my crispy sweet potato chips. But, they are best when fresh and the chips provide some crunch to go along with those creamy-flavorful wraps perfectly.
Perfect Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps & Sweet Potato Chips Recipe Tips
Fresh Ingredients: The flavor and texture of the basil, avocado, and shrimp are pretty gone if you use fresh ingredients.
Select Your Lettuce: Use butter lettuce, romaine or iceberg leaves — they are strong enough to hold everything but still offer some needed crunch.
Slice Sweet Potatoes Thin: To get crispy chips, make sure the slices are super thin and even. A mandoline slicer is the key to getting something that looks like this and taking just 10–12 minutes on low until you see them get melty.
Serve Right Away: The Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps Sweet Potato Chips salad is the most delicious right when fresh and the avocado maintains the best coloring and creamy texture.
Make Them Ahead: Arguably a perfect make-ahead lunch, the shrimp salad with all its fixings keeps up to five days in an air-tight container and can be taken as leftovers between lettuce leaves.
Benefits of this recipe for health
As delicious as these Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps are, they’re also good for you:
Shrimp is a good source of low-calorie, high-protein options when you want to make your next meal even lighter.
An avocado adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium, and fiber.
Antioxidant basil bursts with fresh flavor.
Sweet Potatoes are chockfull of Vitamins A and C, making them the healthier chip option with their natural sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want to switch out shrimp for something else?
Yes! The shrimp can be easily subbed for grilled chicken, tofu, or what I am seriously debating adding next time…chickpeas! They all bring something special to the table and combine beautifully with the basil and avo.
What prevents the avocado from turning brown?
Add an extra splash of lemon juice to keep the Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps Sweet Potato Chipsfrom browning. Adding a little acid here will prevent the avocado from browning – and let your salad greens keep looking fresh.
Make Ahead/Freezing Spaghetti Casserole
The Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps Sweet Potato Chips is at its best fresh, but you can prepare the components ahead of time. You can store the shrimp mixture covered in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before serving, then fill your wraps when ready.
How to make sweet potato chips? What are thethe action of these delicious snacks?
It makes me glad to be able to share this Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps Sweet Potato Chips recipe with anyone looking for a light, healthy, and delicious meal. Not only is it the perfect mix of flavor and textures that you will love (and a go-to for all your later weeks followed by restful weekends). Get going on our simple but delicious way to put together a nourishing, protein-rich wrap that is filled with good fats and tastes.
