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Healthy shrimp and mango lettuce cups arranged beautifully on a serving platter.

Classic Shrimp & Mango Lettuce Cups

These classic shrimp and mango lettuce cups offer a refreshing and light meal, perfect for a quick and healthy option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) Large shrimp, peeled & deveined frozen, thawed
  • 1 medium (about 1 cup) Ripe mango, diced
  • 12–16 Butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

For the dressing

  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup
  • ½ tsp Sesame oil optional
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or chopped peanuts optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add minced garlic.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in a little lime juice and a pinch of chili powder for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of honey or agave syrup in the dressing to your sweetness preference. If you don't have butter lettuce, romaine or iceberg lettuce can be used, though butter lettuce provides a softer texture. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.