Description
These Shrimp Lettuce Cups are a light and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Succulent shrimp combined with a medley of fresh vegetables, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves, make for a delightful Asian-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, chili flakes (if using), and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Lettuce Cups: Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Divide the cooked shrimp among the leaves and top with shredded carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy the shrimp lettuce cups immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts or cashews on top.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo or peanut sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
