Description
Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps: Fresh, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp oil (neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or vegan substitute: soy sauce + pinch of white pepper)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lime
- Butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed & dried
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (or sunflower seeds/cashews)
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- Fresh herbs: cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Peel/devein shrimp, mince garlic, chop peanuts, shred carrots, pick herbs, and wash/dry lettuce leaves. Juice the lime.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, sriracha, and lime juice. Toss shrimp in sauce for 2–3 minutes until glazed and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon shrimp into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, fresh herbs, and chopped peanuts. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps