Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups (Printable Page)

Fresh shrimp combined with crisp veggies and tangy sauce wrapped in cool lettuce leaves for a flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce, adjustable
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Greens

08 - 1 head butter 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 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp lime juice
16 - 1 tsp sriracha
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha, salt, and black pepper. Toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, honey, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
04 - Lay out lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill each leaf with cooked shrimp, julienned carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
05 - Drizzle the prepared sauce over the filled lettuce cups or serve alongside. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
06 - Serve immediately as an appetizer or a light main course.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes with zero cooking skills required, just a hot pan and your hands.
  • Low-carb and naturally gluten-free, so nobody at the table has to ask what's in it.
  • Each leaf is a handheld, customizable bite where everyone assembles their own flavor.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery in seconds—watch for the curl and the pink color, then get them off the heat immediately.
  • Cold lettuce leaves make all the difference; keep them in the fridge until the last moment so they stay crisp and cool against the warm shrimp.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning—wet shrimp won't brown, they'll steam.
  • Make the sauce first so it's ready when you need it, and you're not fumbling with a whisk while shrimp cools on the counter.
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