Description
Delicious and healthy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Juicy sautéed shrimp are paired with fresh veggies and a flavorful sesame ginger peanut dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 head of Boston lettuce
- 1 avocado (sliced into strips)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced into strips)
- 1 medium carrot (cut into matchsticks)
- 1/2 small bunch of cilantro
Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Pantry
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Lowfat sesame ginger dressing (We use Newman’s Own Brand*)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse and pat dry your shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to a large hot non-stick skillet. Once oil is hot, add shrimp and sauté on medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through then transfer to a plate.
- Prepare the vegetables: Cut your cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks. Slice your avocado into strips and cut cilantro sprigs in half.
- Make the peanut dressing: Combine 1/2 cup sesame ginger dressing with 1 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter in a mason jar or Tupperware with a tight-fitting lid. Shake thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps: Place the lettuce cups on a platter, add several strips of carrot and cucumber, sliced avocado, 2 shrimp per wrap, and a couple of large sprigs of cilantro. Drizzle the top with the peanut dipping sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Boston lettuce for sturdy cups that hold the fillings well.
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for variation.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a splash of sriracha to the peanut dressing.
- Best served fresh to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your shrimp size and preference.
