Description
These Shrimp Lettuce Cups are a light and flavorful Asian-inspired dish perfect for a quick and healthy meal or appetizer. Succulent shrimp combined with a medley of fresh vegetables and savory sauces, all nestled in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
To Serve:
- 8 to 10 butter lettuce leaves (or Bibb lettuce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Cook until coated.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine cooked shrimp with carrots, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Assemble: Spoon shrimp mixture into lettuce leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling in advance and assemble before serving.
- Customize with chopped nuts or a drizzle of sriracha or peanut sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
