Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Light and flavorful shrimp lettuce wraps with a spicy sriracha-lime sauce, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs. Just 145 calories and 18g protein per serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Make the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside half for drizzling.
- 2
Season and cook shrimp
Pat shrimp dry. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and half the sauce, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- 3
Prepare vegetables
Arrange julienned carrots, diced cucumber, shredded cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and mint in small bowls for assembly.
- 4
Assemble lettuce cups
Place 2-3 shrimp in each butter lettuce leaf. Top with carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and herbs.
- 5
Finish and serve
Drizzle remaining sauce over each cup. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Chef's Tips
Buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time. Butter lettuce works best because its soft, cup-shaped leaves hold fillings well. For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews on top. These can be assembled ahead — just keep the shrimp and lettuce separate until ready to serve.
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How long does it take to make Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups?
The listed total time is 23 minutes. Prep time is 15 minutes and cooking time is 8 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups recipe make?
This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups recipe?
The listed difficulty level is easy.