Classic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Enjoy these refreshing and flavorful Classic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with a homemade peanut sauce. A quick and easy meal perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Large Skillet
- Paper Towels
- Measuring Spoons/Cups
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- ½ tsp chili garlic sauce
- ¼ cup warm water
Lettuce Wraps
- 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (340 g)
- 1 small head of butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2–3 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Garnish
- Chopped cilantro or fresh Thai basil
- Crushed roasted peanuts
Instructions
Peanut Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and warm water until smooth. Adjust water if needed to achieve the desired consistency, then set aside.
Cook Shrimp and Assemble
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the cooked shrimp from the heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- To assemble the wraps, place a few shrimp, julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and scallions into each lettuce cup.
- Drizzle generously with the prepared peanut sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro or Thai basil and crushed peanuts before serving.
Notes
For extra spice, add more chili garlic sauce to the peanut sauce. You can also add other fresh vegetables like cucumber or red cabbage. Serve immediately for the best texture.