Shrimp Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

This recipe is a fun and healthy take on lettuce wraps, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• For the Shrimp:
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the Vegetables:
  • 1 head of romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• For the Peanut Sauce:
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (or chili garlic sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • Water, to desired consistency
• For Serving (optional):
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Sesame seeds

Cooking Guide:

1. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and lime juice. Gradually whisk in water until the sauce reaches a desired consistency, slightly thicker than heavy cream. Set aside.
2. Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. Assemble the Wraps: Arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter. In a separate bowl, toss together shredded cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture in each lettuce leaf, followed by a few cooked shrimp. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds, if desired.

Tips:

• For extra flavor: Marinate the shrimp in a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.
• Veggie Variations: Feel free to add other chopped vegetables like broccoli slaw or bean sprouts to the mix.
• Spicy Peanut Sauce: If you like things spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the peanut sauce.
• Make it ahead: Prepare the peanut sauce and chopped vegetables in advance. Cook the shrimp and assemble the wraps just before serving.
• Leftovers: Leftover peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy these delicious and healthy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce!