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Light Summer Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Easy Recipe with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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These shrimp lettuce wraps offer a fresh, light, and flavorful summer meal featuring tender shrimp, crisp lettuce, and a spicy peanut sauce that balances heat and creaminess.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8–12 romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili sauce
  • 2–3 tablespoons water
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Shredded carrots or cucumber (optional)
  • Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or peanut oil) for cooking shrimp
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and fresh lime juice. Gradually whisk in water until the sauce is smooth and pourable. Adjust thickness as needed and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and toss shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt if desired.
  6. While shrimp cooks, wash and dry lettuce leaves. Thinly slice green onions and chop cilantro. Prepare shredded carrots or cucumber if using.
  7. Spoon 3-4 shrimp onto each lettuce leaf. Drizzle with spicy peanut sauce and sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and optional shredded veggies.
  8. Serve immediately with extra peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Whisk peanut sauce well to prevent separation. Keep lettuce dry to maintain crispness. Adjust sriracha to taste. If peanut sauce thickens, whisk in water or lime juice before serving. Store shrimp and sauce separately from lettuce if making ahead.

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