Fresh Shrimp Lettuce Cups (Printable)

Fresh shrimp paired with crisp veggies and tangy sauce in cool lettuce leaves for a vibrant, low-carb bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon sriracha
17 - 1 teaspoon honey
18 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)

# Method:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, honey, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
04 - Arrange washed lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill each leaf with cooked shrimp, julienned carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper slices, and green onions.
05 - Drizzle the prepared sauce over the filled lettuce cups or serve on the side. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in thirty minutes flat, no stress, no complicated technique.
  • Feels indulgent and restaurant-quality but is genuinely good for you.
  • Everyone builds their own, so picky eaters and adventurous ones both get happy.
02 -
  • Shrimp cook fast and chill just as quickly; the moment they're pink, get them off the heat so they stay tender instead of turning into little rubber bands.
  • Keep your lettuce leaves cold until assembly—warm leaves will wilt and lose their structural appeal, and the contrast between cool greens and warm shrimp is what makes these special.
03 -
  • Don't prep your vegetables more than a couple hours ahead; they release moisture and lose their snappy texture the longer they sit.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, prepare everything in bowls and let people assemble their own cups—it's fun, interactive, and ensures everyone gets exactly what they want.
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