shrimp lettuce wraps
These shrimp lettuce wraps are a refreshing, low-carb dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp lettuce and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or an appetizer for a dinner party.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or frying pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp and stir in the diced bell peppers and julienned carrots. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in sliced green onions.
- To serve, place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture into a lettuce leaf and wrap it up. Enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding other vegetables like cucumbers or bean sprouts.
If you prefer a spicier kick, consider adding sriracha or chili sauce to the shrimp mixture.
These wraps can be served with additional cut vegetables on the side for a colorful presentation.