Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Peanut (Print Version)

Stir-fried shrimp nestled in butter lettuce with peanut sauce and fresh crunchy vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Peanut Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 2 tablespoons warm water

→ Vegetables and Assembly

13 - 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned
15 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup cucumber, julienned
17 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
20 - 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced

# How to Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and warm water until smooth. Adjust thickness with additional water as needed. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a large serving platter.
05 - Spoon cooked shrimp evenly into lettuce cups. Top each with julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, julienned cucumber, and a drizzle of peanut sauce.
06 - Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy cooking instead of stressing about timing.
  • Each bite is a textural adventure—crispy lettuce, tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and silky sauce all at once.
  • Works as an elegant appetizer for guests or a satisfying light dinner that doesn't leave you feeling guilty.
  • Naturally flexible, so you can swap proteins or adjust heat levels without derailing the whole dish.
02 -
  • Shrimp cooks so fast that standing over the pan is non-negotiable; walk away for one minute and you'll be eating rubber.
  • Make the peanut sauce first and taste it while you have time to adjust—a pinch more lime or a drizzle more sesame oil can transform it from good to unforgettable.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before cooking—any surface moisture will create steam instead of a nice sear.
  • Prep all your vegetables before you turn on the heat; shrimp waits for no one, and you'll be frustrated if you're julienning carrots while everything's cooking.
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