Shrimp lettuce wraps in 15 minutes.

Shrimp lettuce wraps made in 15 minutes.

These quick and easy lettuce wraps packed with fresh ingredients and shrimp make a wholesome meal in a rush. They’re satisfying and give you the freshest flavours.

A step-by-step guide on shrimp lettuce wraps will give you tips and variations on how to satisfy yourself with simple but bite-size meals.

Why we love this shrimp lettuce wrap.

• The shrimp wraps are quick and easy to make with ingredients that are available in your pantry and supermarkets.
• Every ingredient in this shrimp lettuce wrap is made from fresh ingredients.
• These shrimp wraps are very low in carbs and calories, making them ideal for low-carb diets.
• Full of lean protein that helps to maintain a balanced diet.
• The main ingredient of this lettuce wrap is shrimp. shrimp has fatty acids and antioxidants which support healthy heart and brain function.

What to serve with shrimp lettuce wraps.

• Serve with cucumber salad, mango salsa, or coleslaw.
• Serve with some rice to make the shrimp lettuce a filling diet.
• Seasonal vegetables are made into grilled vegetable skewers and serve with this wraps.
• Garlic noodles.
• Sauce and condiments to use as a topping for the shrimp wraps.
  • Peanut sauce.
  • Chilli garlic sauce
  • Bang bang sauce
  • BBQ sauce

Variety in shrimp lettuce wraps.

• Here are a few variations you can try for the shrimp wraps.
  • Teriyaki shrimp lettuce wraps.
    • Use teriyaki sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
  • Thai-style shrimp wraps.
    • Use Thai ingredients to marinade the shrimp and top it off with peanut sauce or crushed peanuts.
  • Spicy shrimp lettuce wraps.
    • use hot sauce to increase the spiciness.
  • Mediterranean shrimp lettuce wraps.
    • Use feta cheese, lemon juice, and olives to make the wraps.
  • Tandoori shrimp wraps.
    • marinate the shrimp with yoghurt and Indian spices, and grill them before adding them to the wrap.

Tips to make the shrimp lettuce wraps.

• Use frozen shrimp so they are already clean to make the wraps.
• Marinate the shrimp for 15 to 20 minutes. saute or grill the shrimp and avoid overcooking the shrimp.
• Use fresh lettuce. butter lettuce or romaine are best as they are firm and won’t tear.
• Add additional ingredients to make the lettuce wrap more flavorful.
• Have all the ingredients ready and prepped to make the wraps quickly.
• Serve them as soon as they are made. these wraps can’t be kept once they are made.

FAQs for shrimp lettuce wraps.

• Can these wraps be made ahead of time?
  • You can have all the ingredients prepared in different containers and assemble them a few minutes before serving time.
  • They taste better when consumed within minutes of making them.

More shrimp recipes.

BBQ Shrimp(barbecue shrimp recipe).
Pineapple shrimp skewers.
Grilled shrimp skewers.

RECIPE OVERVIEW OF SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Ingredients for Shrimp Lettuce Wraps.

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this shrimp lettuce wrap.

• Main ingredients.
  • shrimp
  • Lettuce(butter, romaine or iceberg makes good options.
• Marinade
  • honey
  • soy sauce
  • lime juice
  • minced garlic
• Other ingredients
  • cucumber
  • tomatoes
  • onions
  • pepper and salt for seasoning
• Optional ingredients you can add to the shrimp lettuce wraps.
  • chopped avocado
  • cubed pineapple
  • shredded carrots
  • chopped bell peppers
  • crushed cashew, peanut etc…

Shrimp lettuce wraps.

Prepare the shrimp, if you are using frozen shrimp, defrost the shrimp, and pat dry.

Mix the marinating ingredients in a bowl and let the shrimp marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

While the shrimp marinates, chop some cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and set aside. choose your choice of optional ingredients as a filling here.

Once the shrimp are marinated, heat a skillet, pour in oil and cook the shrimp on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until they pink. set aside to cool.

Separate the lettuce leaves and wash them.
Let the water drain and pat them dry. the leaves need to be completely dry.

To assemble the shrimp lettuce wraps,

Place the lettuce on a serving plate. add the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and onions on the middle of the lettuce leaves.

Place some cooked shrimp over these fresh ingredients.
Avoid overfilling the lettuce leaves.
Drizzle your choice of sauce and serve immediately.