**Shrimp Lettuce Wraps: A Healthy and Flavorful Appetizer or Light Meal**
Craving a light and healthy appetizer or a quick and flavorful meal? Look no further than these irresistible Shrimp Lettuce Wraps. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, these wraps are a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, crisp lettuce leaves, and a tangy sauce. With variations ranging from classic to spicy, there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Dive into the culinary journey of these versatile wraps, and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds.
SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Light Greek-flavored shrimp lettuce wraps.
Provided by Ashley DeStefano
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
- Serve shrimp mixture in romaine leaves and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 215.9 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1022.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Lettuce forms a crispy shell that's full of possibilities, depending on what's in your fridge. Swap shrimp for cooked chicken, pork or tofu. Mix in any veggies you want: carrots, broccoli, snow peas and chopped zucchini are all fantastic add-ins. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots lengthwise into very thin strips. Slice white parts of green onions; cut each green top in half lengthwise., In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink. Remove from pan., Stir-fry red pepper and carrots in remaining oil 4 minutes. Add white parts of onions; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Add 1/3 cup soy sauce mixture to pan. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp; heat through. Place 1/4 cup rice on each lettuce leaf; top with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture. Drizzle with remaining soy sauce mixture and roll up. Tie each with a green onion strip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BIBB LETTUCE AND SHRIMP WRAPS
I like the idea of a wrap for spring or summer because it's really light and fun to eat. You can also top this with some salsa.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the onions: Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and thyme and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, and then add 1/2 cup water. Continue cooking until the onions are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If the liquid reduces too much, add a little more water. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the ginger. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme.
- For the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Toss the shrimp with the paprika and salt in a bowl, stirring to coat. When the oil begins to smoke, shut off the heat, add the shrimp to the skillet and toss around with a metal spatula so they are coated with oil and cook more evenly. Stir in the sherry. Turn the heat back on to medium-high and cook until the shrimp are no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon juice over and remove from the heat. Reserve any cooking liquid (if there is any). Stir the onion mixture into the shrimp.
- For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice and zest in a small bowl. Add in any cooking liquid from the shrimp. Whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. For assembly: Spoon a little of the onion and shrimp mixture onto the bottom of each Bibb leaf. Top each with a sprinkle of the peanuts and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve any remaining vinaigrette on the side.
SAMBAL SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
If you purchase frozen peeled, deveined shrimp, they'll come with their tails taken off, which is totally fine for this recipe. If you want to grill instead, thread the shrimp onto a skewer after marinating.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Seafood Shellfish Shrimp Chile Pepper Hot Pepper Honey Sesame Oil Cucumber Lettuce Mint Peanut
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk hot chili paste, honey, vinegar, and 2 tsp. sesame oil in a small bowl to combine. Season shrimp lightly with kosher salt and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in half of marinade and seal bag. Transfer remaining marinade to a small bowl and set aside for serving. Let shrimp sit at room temperature, turning the bag occasionally to ensure even coating, 10-15 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, allowing excess to drip back into bag, and transfer to paper towels to drain. Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches and adding another 1 Tbsp. oil along the way if the skillet is looking dry, arrange shrimp in skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed 2 minutes (the marinade will have darkened in color and some of the sugars in it will have started to caramelize). Turn shrimp over and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a platter.
- Arrange cucumbers on platter next to shrimp; season with sea salt and drizzle with remaining 2 tsp. sesame oil. Arrange lettuce leaves and mint sprigs on platter so that each component is visible and easily accessible. Place crushed peanuts in a small bowl and set out next to platter along with reserved marinade (for spooning into wraps).
VIETNAMESE SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Fresh and lively seasonings and herbs make this the best lettuce wraps I've ever tasted. Idea from Nina Simonds' Asian Wraps Book ISBN: 0-688-16300-9
Provided by ScottMona
Categories Vietnamese
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the water until boiling. Add the softened rice stick noodles and swirl in the hot water, then cook until just tender, 10-15 seconds. Drain thoroughly in a colander and rinse under cold water. Clip the noodles into 3 inch lengths and place into a medium serving container.
- Chop the fresh herbs and peanuts as above and place each in an individual serving container (small bowl or ramekin).
- Peel and de-vein the shrimp, remove the tails. If shrimp are large, cut in to thirds. Season shrimp in a mixing bowl with lemongrass paste (you can use finely chopped fresh lemongrass if available), salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly and saute in a large pan with peanut oil until shrimp are just cooked. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and place in a serving container.
- To make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, soak the crushed red pepper in lime juice for several minutes Add the garlic, sugar, and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a serving container and add the grated carrots and serve at room temperature Refrigerated, the sauce will keep in a tightly covered container for up to 5 days.
- To Serve: Arrange lettuce on a large platter surrounded by the containers of chopped herbs, etc. and dipping sauce. To make a wrap, take a lettuce leaf in hand, place a small bundle of rice stick noodles on the leaf, scoop a large tablespoon of shrimp on to lettuce leaf, then add any herbs that you like. Add a teaspoon of dipping sauce onto the mixture on the leaf and then roll and eat. Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 1596.8, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 14, Protein 42.5
LETTUCE SHRIMP WRAPS
These refreshing lettuce shrimp wraps are simple to prepare and are great as an appetizer or alone as a meal.
Provided by ARCTICDOGG
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Clean lettuce and peel off leaves to use as "cups." Set aside.
- Add olive oil, onion, garlic, and shrimp to a wok or large frying pan. Cook over medium heat until shrimp are pink, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, and ginger. Mix and cook, stirring often, 5 to 8 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, chili sauce, and wasabi paste in a small bowl.
- Add almonds to shrimp mixture. Spoon scoopfuls into lettuce cups, add wasabi sauce, wrap, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1039.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CHICKEN AND SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE - (3.4/5)
Provided by Golfwidow7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms until softened, about 4 minutes. Add chicken, shrimp, water chestnuts, and sauce mixture. Cook and stir until mixture is hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sesame oil and scallions. Let cool slightly, and then distribute among lettuce leaves!
CAT'S CHICKEN AND SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
A low-calorie version of the kinds of lettuce wraps you might get at PF Changs. I modified several lettuce wrap recipes to use lower calorie ingredients and ended up with something we really enjoyed. We hope you enjoy it too!
Provided by Cat from Charlotte
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- PREPARE STIR FRY SAUCE (May be done several days ahead): Mix together brown sugar, 2T soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
- PREPARE WRAP SAUCE (May be done several days ahead) Mix together Splenda, water, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and soy sauce. Put aside in a bowl to chill and let flavors blend
- Dice chicken breasts and sautee' in Pam in a non-stick skillet.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Using a knife or a food processor, chop or process both the chicken and shrimp VERY finely. (I really like the rough, crumbly texture you get when you use the food processor on pulse.)
- Return shrimp and chicken to pan. Add stir fry sauce. Let simmer for a few minutes for flavors to blend. Add scallions.
- Slice off root of lettuce head. Pull your lettuce cups off the outside of the head of lettuce. (Chop up remaining lettuce to use in salads.)
- Serve the meat in a bowl, with the lettuce cups on the side. To eat, spoon the mixture using a slotted spoon into the cup of lettuce and pour some of the special sauce over the mixture. Fold up the lettuce up like a tortilla and eat over a bowl.
- Serve with some rice to absorb the tasty sauces!
SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Add shrimp and let marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, green onions, and water chestnuts; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and marinade and cook 3 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Divide lettuce into leaves. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture down center of 1 lettuce leaf. Fold bottom edge and sides up and over filling. Repeat with remaining lettuce leaves and shrimp filling Sauce - mix three ingredients to taste
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, wash and chop all your vegetables, and cook your rice. This will make the assembly process much quicker.
- Use high-quality shrimp: Fresh, wild-caught shrimp is always the best choice. If you can't find wild-caught shrimp, look for shrimp that is sustainably farmed.
- Cook your shrimp perfectly: Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to be careful not to overcook it. Cook your shrimp for no more than 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is pink and opaque.
- Make your own lettuce wraps: Store-bought lettuce wraps can be expensive and often contain preservatives. It's easy to make your own lettuce wraps using large butter lettuce leaves.
- Get creative with your fillings: In addition to shrimp, you can also add other fillings to your lettuce wraps, such as cooked chicken, tofu, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Shrimp lettuce wraps are a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have these lettuce wraps on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give these shrimp lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!
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