Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups (Print Version)

A vibrant mix of spicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and tangy sauce nestled in fresh lettuce leaves.

# Components:

→ 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 option

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat evenly.
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 and set aside.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter; fill each leaf with cooked shrimp, julienned carrot, cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, and green onions.
05 - Drizzle prepared sauce over the filled lettuce cups or serve on the side; garnish with chopped cilantro.
06 - Enjoy immediately as a light main course or appetizer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in thirty minutes, which means weeknight dinner without the scramble.
  • You get that satisfying crunch and those clean flavors without carbs weighing you down.
  • Everyone can customize their own cup, so there's something in it for the picky eaters at your table.
02 -
  • Don't cook the shrimp longer than 3 minutes per side or they go from tender to rubber fast, and that changes everything about how good these taste.
  • Prep all your vegetables before the shrimp hits the pan, because once you start cooking there's no time to julienne a carrot without the shrimp getting cold.
03 -
  • If you want crunch, scatter chopped peanuts or cashews on top, but always tell people first in case allergies are hiding at your table.
  • Make the sauce the morning before and let the flavors get to know each other in the fridge, then taste it fresh just before serving.
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