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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Nawaal Ahmed

Healthy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (Quick & Flavorful 20-Minute Recipe)

Easy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps for Light Lunch or Dinner
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asain-inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp 30 ml olive oil
  • 250 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp 30 ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic 10 g, minced
  • 1 tsp 5 ml sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp 2 g chili paste or sambal (optional)
  • 1 cup 80 g shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup 75 g finely chopped bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp 8 g chopped green onions
  • 12 large lettuce leaves butter or romaine
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml lime juice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers
  2. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly golden
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant and aromatic
  4. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, allowing the shrimp to absorb the savory flavors
  5. Add chili paste if using and stir gently to coat evenly
  6. Toss in shredded carrots and chopped bell peppers, cooking just until slightly tender but still crisp
  7. Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lime juice for brightness
  8. Spoon the warm shrimp mixture into clean, dry lettuce leaves
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately for best texture

Notes

Protein: 22 g

Carbohydrates: 9 g

Fat: 10 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 3 g

Sodium: 480 mg