Easy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (Fresh, Flavorful, and Ready in 20 Minutes)
Easy shrimp lettuce wraps made with juicy shrimp, crisp lettuce, and bold flavor. A quick and fresh weeknight dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
For Serving:
- 1 Head lettuce butter, bibb or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- Shredded carrots for serving
- Chopped peanuts for serving
- Fresh cilantro for topping
- Fresh lime juice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, honey, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Toss well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in an even layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps: Spoon the cooked shrimp into the lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Serve immediately.
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