Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Peanut (Printer View)

Tender shrimp paired with crisp butter lettuce, creamy peanut sauce, lime, and fresh vegetables.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Peanut Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 2 tablespoons warm water

→ Vegetables & Assembly

13 - 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned
15 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup cucumber, julienned
17 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
20 - 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional water as needed. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a large serving platter. Spoon cooked shrimp evenly into lettuce cups and top with julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, cucumber, and a generous drizzle of peanut sauce.
05 - Garnish each wrap with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually make this on a weeknight without stress.
  • It's the rare dish that satisfies both people who want something light and those craving real substance and flavor.
  • You get to assemble them yourself at the table, which somehow makes eating more fun and interactive.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your skillet with shrimp or they'll steam instead of sear, so work in batches if needed because a few minutes more is worth it for the actual flavor.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so if you made it ahead of time and it looks too thick, just whisk in a touch more warm water to bring it back to life.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels before they hit the pan, because any moisture will cause them to steam rather than develop color.
  • Make the peanut sauce the morning of if you're entertaining because it actually tastes more cohesive once the flavors have had time to get to know each other.
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