Description
Light and flavorful lettuce cups filled with succulent shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 head butter lettuce, separated into cups
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, and honey. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and stir to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, arrange lettuce cups on a platter. Fill each cup with a few shrimp and spoon some sauce over.
- Top with carrot, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and mint. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian