Vibrant shrimp paired with crisp veggies and tangy sauce, wrapped in cool lettuce leaves, perfect for a light meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables & Greens
08 - 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
09 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
10 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
→ Sauce
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp lime juice
16 - 1 tsp sriracha
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill each leaf with cooked shrimp, julienned carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
05 - Drizzle the prepared sauce over the filled lettuce cups or serve alongside. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
06 - Serve immediately as an appetizer or light main dish to maintain freshness and texture.
