Fresh Spicy Shrimp Lettuce (Printable)

Fresh shrimp paired with crisp veggies and tangy sauce wrapped in cool lettuce leaves for a healthy bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce, adjust to taste
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Greens

08 - 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
09 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
10 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

→ Sauce

14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp lime juice
16 - 1 tsp sriracha
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill each leaf with cooked shrimp, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green onions.
05 - Drizzle or serve with prepared sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately as an appetizer or light main dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes start to finish, perfect for those nights when you're hungry but don't want to fuss.
  • Each bite balances textures and temperatures—crispy vegetables, tender shrimp, cool lettuce, all tied together with a tangy sauce.
  • Low carb and naturally gluten-free without feeling like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • Overcooking shrimp by even a minute turns it rubbery and irreversible, so set a timer and trust the color change over timing.
  • Cut your vegetables just before serving; they start to weep and lose their snap within 15 minutes of being cut.
  • The lettuce leaf is your plate—pick sturdy, unblemished ones and chill them briefly if you have time so they're crisp and flexible.
03 -
  • If your shrimp seem large, butterfly them before cooking so they cook faster and more evenly; this also gives you more surface area for the seasonings to cling.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished cups right before eating brightens everything and prevents the dish from tasting flat.
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