These Shrimp & Bacon Ranch Lettuce Boats are fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor. Juicy seasoned shrimp, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables are tossed with a homemade ranch dressing and served in crisp butter lettuce leaves. They're perfect for a light lunch, healthy dinner, or refreshing appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
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1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 avocado, diced
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6 cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon Igotchu Seasonings Seafood
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½ teaspoon Igotchu Seasonings Himalayan Salt & Pepper
Creamy Ranch Dressing
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for a richer dressing)
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½ tablespoon Igotchu Seasonings Ranch
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1–2 teaspoons water or milk (if needed to thin)
Instructions
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Cook the Bacon
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, allow to cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces. -
Season the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with the olive oil, Igotchu Seasonings Seafood, and Igotchu Seasonings Himalayan Salt & Pepper until evenly coated. -
Cook the Shrimp
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and allow to cool slightly. -
Prepare the Ranch Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, Igotchu Seasonings Ranch, lemon juice, and a splash of water or milk if needed until smooth and creamy. -
Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, crumbled bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. -
Mix Everything Together
Add about half of the ranch dressing to the shrimp mixture and gently fold together until evenly coated. Reserve the remaining dressing for serving. -
Assemble the Lettuce Boats
Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into the butter lettuce leaves. -
Finish & Serve
Drizzle with the remaining ranch dressing and serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp and fresh.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
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Fresh fruit
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Pasta salad
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Corn on the cob
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Roasted vegetables
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Potato chips
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A refreshing glass of Igotchu Peach or Strawberry Lemonade
Tip: For even more flavor, add crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, diced cucumber, sliced jalapeños, or a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives for a beautiful finishing touch.
