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Asian Lettuce Wraps With Shrimp And Peanut Sauce

Asian Lettuce Wraps With Shrimp And Peanut Sauce

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
Asian lettuce wraps with succulent garlic shrimp, creamy peanut butter sauce, and crunchy salad ingredients, are low-carb, gluten-free, and mouth-watering! These healthy lettuce wraps make easy meals that the whole family will love. Serve your shrimp lettuce wraps as a main dish for lunch time or dinner with a side of rice noodles.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinate Shrimp 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 10 wraps
Calories 50 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

For Shrimp

  • 1 pound large or extra large shrimp, I used 31/40, frozen and thawed
  • 1 heaping tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

For Serving

  • 1 large head of butter lettuce, boston bib or large romaine lettuce
  • 1-2 cups cabbage slaw
  • 1-2 cups carrot matchsticks
  • 1 bell pepper red, cut into thin slices
  • ½ cup red onion, diced fine
  • lime wedges for serving
  • sesame seeds (optional), or chopped roasted peanuts
  • Thai Peanut sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. I used tails on and removed them after cooking.
  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Toss the shrimp until coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Make my homemade Thai Peanut Sauce. For a thinner sauce, add more water. For better flavor, place the peanut sauce in the fridge for 15-30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Or make it ahead of time (will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days).
  • Heat a large pan or large skillet over medium-high heat with regular oil or sesame oil. Cook shrimp for 1-2 min per side until it turns opaque. For very large shrimp, 2-3 min per side.
  • Assemble the lettuce wraps with cabbage or coleslaw, bell peppers, carrots, onions, cilantro, 3-4 shrimp per lettuce leaf wrap, and drizzle peanut sauce on top.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2297IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.3mg
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