Name: Spicy Keto Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (preferably pasture-raised); 1 tbsp avocado oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeded for less heat); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp sea salt; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 8 large butter lettuce leaves (washed & dried)

Spicy Keto Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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These spicy keto turkey lettuce wraps are handheld flavor bombs designed for high-protein, anti-inflammatory eating—without a single carb-laden ingredient. The juicy ground turkey is layered with complementary flavors: aromatic garlic and shallot, warming smoked paprika, and brightness from fresh lemon juice. The butter lettuce keeps things crisp and cool, providing the perfect vessel for your fiery filling. This recipe is all about building complexity with a few synergistic ingredients and flavor bridges—think lemon cutting through spice, herbs amplifying the savory notes, and a touch of smokiness tying it all together. They're meal-prep friendly, endlessly remixable, and will keep you energized and satisfied, even on a hot Wisconsin day.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and jalapeño; sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds more, taking care not to brown it.
Add ground turkey, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, chili flakes, and salt. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until turkey is no longer pink and begins to brown, about 7-8 minutes. Let any excess moisture evaporate for full flavor.
Remove from heat and immediately squeeze lemon juice over the turkey mixture. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning.
Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon hot turkey filling into each leaf, dividing evenly.
Serve immediately for best texture. Optionally, add a squeeze of extra lemon or a sprinkle of chili flakes for more heat.