Description
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines succulent shrimp with crunchy vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, these wraps offer a light yet satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. With the versatility to customize fillings, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this delicious recipe that showcases the delightful combination of fresh ingredients, making every bite a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 head romaine lettuce (or butter lettuce)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop the red bell pepper, carrots, and green onions.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the chopped vegetables and reduce heat to low.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil; pour over the shrimp mixture and simmer for one minute.
- Serve by spooning the shrimp filling into washed lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg