Spicy Shrimp Wrap with Chipotle Sauce
A vibrant, bold, and flavor-packed wrap filled with juicy shrimp, crisp veggies, and a smoky, creamy chipotle sauce. This wrap is perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal prep. Every bite brings a mix of spice, freshness, and irresistible creaminess.
Total Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
Assemble Time: 5 minutes
Total: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Spicy Shrimp
400g (about 1 lb) medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
Sat & black pepper to taste
1 tsp lemon juic
For the Chipotle Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
12 chipotle peppers in adobo (finely chopped)
1 tsp lime juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
½ tsp honey (optional)
Salt to taste
For the Wrap Assembl
4 large tortillas (flour or whole-wheat)
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup sliced red cabbage
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ avocado sliced (optional
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Preare the Chipotle Sauce
1. In a bowl, combine:
mayo
Greek yogurt
chopped chipotle peppers
lime juice
garlic
honey
salt
Stir until smooth and creamy
Refrigerate to help flavors deepen
Season & Cook the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lemon juice
Heat a pan on medium-high
Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred
Remove from heat
Assemble the Wraps
Warm tortillas slightly
Spread a generous layer of chipotle sauce on each tortilla
Add lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, and avocado
Top with hot spicy shrimp
Drizzle extra chipotle sauce
Roll tightly into a wrap and cut in half if desired
Serving Suggestions
Serve with sweet potato fries, corn salad, or fresh lime wedges
Add pickled jalapeños for extra kick.
Storage
Store the cooked shrimp separately for up to 2 days
Wraps are best assembled fresh to avoid sogginess
Questions & Answers
Can I make it less spicy
Yes! Reduce the chipotle peppers and skip the cayenne pepper in the shrimp seasoning
Can I use frozen shrimp
Absolutely. Just thaw completely and pat dry before cooking
Q3: What can I use instead of shrimp?
Chicken strips
Fish fillets (tilapia/cod)
Tofu for a vegetarian option
Is there a dairy-free version
Yes — use dairy-free mayo and coconut yogurt for the sauce
How to make it healthier
Use whole-wheat tortillas
Add more veggies
Replace mayo with full Greek yogurt