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Spicy Garlic Chili Shrimp Lettuce Wraps: A Flavor Explosion

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Delicious garlic chili shrimp wrapped in fresh butter lettuce for a light and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 head of butter lettuce, leaves separated
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Chili flakes, for extra heat (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp by thawing, peeling, and deveining if necessary; mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add chili paste, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice; stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  6. Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves for wrapping.
  7. Assemble wraps by filling lettuce leaves with shrimp mixture and garnishing with cilantro and chili flakes.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy fresh.

Notes

  • Adjust chili paste to your spice preference.
  • Fresh cilantro enhances the flavor and presentation.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg