Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

5 from 2 votes

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

Prep Time20

Cook Time5

Marinating Time30

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian shrimp lettuce wraps, asian shrimp recipes, butter lettuce wraps, lettuce cups, peanut sauce shrimp, shrimp lettuce cups, shrimp recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Instructions

For shrimp:

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

For peanut sauce:

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

For assembly:

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

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