SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are light, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect as appetizers, healthy lunch, or quick dinners served in crisp lettuce cups.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 8 leaves butter lettuce washed and separated
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
Cook Shrimp:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes. Cook 3–5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Assemble Wraps:
- Place a few shrimp in each lettuce leaf. Top with shredded carrots and chopped green onions.
Serve:
- Serve immediately as a light appetizer or meal.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Shrimp can be cooked in advance; assemble just before serving.
- Variations: Add chopped bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor.
- Serving Tip: Serve immediately to keep lettuce crisp.