Description
Delicious and healthy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps feature succulent sautéed shrimp combined with crunchy vegetables and aromatic spices, wrapped in fresh Boston lettuce leaves. Served with a creamy peanut sauce, this low-carb dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 or 2 carrots, julienned (optional for low-carb, keto diet)
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- Fresh chopped chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 head Boston lettuce (or Bibb, butter)
Peanut Sauce
- 4 teaspoons peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional for low-carb, keto diet)
- 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, freshly grated ginger, and garlic. Mix until smooth. For a creamier texture, blend the ingredients using a blender. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the raw shrimp and cook until they turn golden and are cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables and Seasonings: Add crushed red chili pepper, cumin, and freshly grated ginger to the skillet with the shrimp. Stir in diced onion and cook for 1 minute. Then add julienned zucchini and soy sauce; cook for another minute. Next, add julienned carrots, diced jalapeños, grated garlic, sliced red bell pepper, and fresh chopped chives. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, ensuring the vegetables remain crisp. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Wraps: Take a leaf of Boston lettuce and spoon several tablespoons of the shrimp and vegetable mixture into the center, folding taco-style. Serve with the remaining cooking juices if desired and a generous side of the prepared peanut sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a low-carb or keto diet, omit the carrots and honey in the peanut sauce.
- To make the peanut sauce creamier, blend all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red chili pepper and jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute low sodium soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Use fresh Boston, Bibb, or butter lettuce leaves for best wrapping texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Shrimp lettuce wraps, low-carb shrimp recipe, Asian shrimp wraps, peanut sauce shrimp, healthy lunch, keto shrimp wraps
