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How to Make Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Absolutely delightful and easy to make, these creamy savory shrimp lettuce wraps will make a refreshing entree for your next delicious meal.
  • cook TIME 18 mins
  • prep TIME 12 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 478 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 15 oz peeled and deveined shrimp from 30 oz whole shrimp
  • 4 oz lettuce separated into individual leaves
  • 10 oz avocado halved and thinly sliced
  • 6 oz cucumber julienned
  • 6 oz carrots julienned
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation for the shrimp:

1

Shrimp: For each shrimp, cut off the head, then peel off its shell (you can keep the tail for visual effect). Next, make a shallow cut along the shrimp’s back with a small knife, then use a toothpick to remove the vein. After that, wash your shrimp clean, pat dry, then place them in a bowl to marinate.

2

Seasoning: Set aside salt, garlic powder, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and oregano for marinating the shrimp.

3

Butter: We use unsalted butter to fry the shrimp after marinating.

4

Cilantro: Cilantro is added on top of the shrimp after frying to add an extra aroma.

Preparation for the wraps:

1

Lettuce: Separate the lettuce head into individual leaves, then rinse them gently with water to remove any debris, and let them dry.

2

Avocado: Halve the avocado, remove the seed, then peel off the skin and cut the flesh into thin slices.

3

Cucumber: Rinse the cucumber. Cut it in half, and then into thin strips (julienne style).

4

Carrots: Rinse the carrots first. Peel off the skin, cut them in half and then into thin strips (julienne).

Preparation for the sauce:

1

Mayonnaise: We use Japanese mayonnaise to add extra creaminess to our sauce.

2

Ketchup: We use Heinz ketchup for this recipe, but you can use whatever type you have on hand.

3

Olive oil: We use cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil.

COOKING

1

Marinate the shrimp: Season 30 oz shrimp with 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp oregano. Mix well, then let sit for 5 minutes.

2

Make the sauce: Add 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tbsp Heinz ketchup, and 2 tbsp olive oil to a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

3

Cook the shrimp: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to a frying pan over medium heat, then add the marinated shrimp. Stir well for 7 minutes, then remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro on top.

4

Assemble the wraps: Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving plate, then place the avocado, carrot, and cucumber slices, and 1 to 2 shrimp on top of each leaf. Drizzle the wraps with the sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 478kcal | Fat 27g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 13g | Cholesterol 360mg | Sodium 553mg | Potassium 1196mg | Carbohydrate 16g | Fiber 7g | Sugar 5g | Protein 45g | Vitamin A 7503IU | Vitamin C 11mg | Calcium 189mg | Iron 2mg