Peanut Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Fresh and flavorful lettuce wraps filled with quick-cooked shrimp and a crunchy peanut dressing, offering a light yet satisfying meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Thai
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.04/serving

Dietary

• High-Protein

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• sweet
• savory
• tangy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 head butter lettuce (separated into leaves)
• 0.5 cup shredded carrots
• 0.25 cup roasted peanuts (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth. If too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water to reach desired consistency.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
3. To serve, arrange butter lettuce leaves, cooked shrimp, and shredded carrots on a platter. Drizzle with the peanut sauce. Allow each person to build their own lettuce wraps.
4. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, if desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients for building the wraps are ready before cooking the shrimp, as it cooks very quickly. This recipe is best served immediately to maintain the freshness of the lettuce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 375
• Protein: 37.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.5 g
• Fat: 16.5 g
• Fiber: 3.5 g
• Sodium: 1380 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 180 mg