Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Marinating Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    611 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

These shrimp lettuce wraps have succulent shrimp, fresh butter lettuce, and crunchy veggies with the perfect sweet and savory peanut sauce for dipping.

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Ingredients

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For shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For peanut sauce:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • cold water as needed

For assembly:

  • 1 large head butter lettuce
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage slaw
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • chopped peanuts optional, for topping
  • sesame seeds optional, for topping
  • minced cilantro for topping
  • Lime wedges for serving
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Instructions

For shrimp:

  1. In a medium sized mixing bowl add shrimp, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and add to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. When you're ready to cook the shrimp, add a large 12-inch skillet over medium high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and firm in texture.
  5. When fully cooked, remove from heat and set aside while you prepare the peanut sauce and slaw.

For peanut sauce:

  1. In a food processor add all the ingredients except the water and blend until smooth.
  2. Add water if you want the sauce to be thinner.
  3. If you don't own a food processor you can whisk together the sauce.

For assembly:

  1. Pull the leaves off the butter lettuce and set it on a plate.
  2. In a large mixing bowl toss together the sliced cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. Lay out a butter lettuce leaf, top with a spoonful of vegetables, cooked shrimp, and a drizzle of peanut sauce.
  4. Top with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 611kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Cholesterol 248mg (83%) Sodium 1691mg (70%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 611 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 611kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g 159%
Cholesterol 248mg 83%
Sodium 1691mg 70%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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