Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Packed with delicious flavors and textures, these salmon lettuce wraps are insanely good! Butter lettuce cups, rice, crispy bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber and red onions tossed in an easy, tangy vinaigrette and topped with flaky seasoned salmon.
Ingredients
For the lettuce wraps
- 10 - 12 whole10 - 12 whole10 - 12 whole Butter Lettuce, leaves
- 2 - 3 whole2 - 3 whole2 - 3 whole Persian Cucumber, about 1 cup diced, or English cucumber
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 10 - 8 whole10 - 8 whole10 - 8 whole Cherry Tomato, quartered
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Avocado, chopped
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Bacon, crispy, chopped
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Jasmine Rice, cooked, or rice of choice
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Chives, chopped
For the Salmon
- 1 - 1.5 lb1 - 1.5 lb1 - 1.5 lb Wild Caught Salmon Filet
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Avocado Oil, or olive oil
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Black Pepper
For the dressing
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Honey
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Black Pepper
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Before starting this recipe, know that you need some cold or room-temperature cooked rice ready to go, cooked crispy bacon, and large dry clean lettuce leaves.
- Dice all the veggies small, and add to a bowl. Whisk the salad dressing together then add to the veggies and gently toss. Place the bowl in the fridge.
- Prepare the oven by making sure you have a rack in the middle. Turn broil on high.
- Place the salmon filets onto a baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with a little bit of oil, then sprinkle smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack and broil salmon filets for 7 to 9 minutes depending on thickness. Keep an eye on them so they don't burn, turn broil down a bit if needed. Then remove from oven, drizzle fresh lemon and let rest for a couple of minutes. Then flake the salmon with a fork away from the skin, checking for hidden bones.
- Assemble the lettuce wrap starting with butter lettuce leaves. Then top with a bit of rice.
- Remove the veggies from the fridge, stir. Then top with a spoon for the veggies mix. Then top with bacon.Top with the flaked salmon, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and fresh chopped chives. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Salmon: the cooking time will vary by a few minutes depending on the kind and thickness of the salmon filets. Salmon is fully cooked once the internal temperature has reached 145° when checked with a thermometer.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Entrées Gluten Free Nut Free Seafood Shellfish FreeThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 489 |
Fat: | 18 g |
Carbohydrates: | 51 g |
Protein: | 29 g |
Cholesterol: | 54 g |
Sodium: | 281 mg |
Fiber: | 9 g |
Sugars: | 16 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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