Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps 🌶️🍤🥬 Juicy Shrimp in Fiery Sauce Tucked Into Cool, Crunchy Lettuce Cups

These wraps are all about high-impact flavor and ultra-light texture — hot, spicy shrimp with garlic, lime, and chili heat layered into crisp lettuce leaves with crunchy toppings and creamy drizzle. Fast, fun, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Serve with lime wedges, hot sauce, and a cold drink — they disappear quick.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the shrimp

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• Juice of ½ lime
• Salt and pepper

For the wraps

• 1 head butter lettuce, Bibb, or romaine hearts (separated into leaves)
• ½ cucumber, julienned or diced
• 1 carrot, shredded or ribboned
• ¼ cup sliced red onion or scallions
• Optional: avocado, chopped peanuts, cilantro

Optional sauce for drizzling

• 2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Pinch of garlic powder or sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Shrimp

Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side. Add garlic, sriracha, soy, honey, and lime juice. Toss and cook 1 more minute until shrimp are glossy and just cooked through.

Step 2: Prep the Wraps

Lay out lettuce leaves on a plate or board. Fill each with a few shrimp, then top with cucumber, carrot, onion, and any extras like avocado or herbs.

Step 3: Sauce It

Whisk together drizzle sauce ingredients until smooth. Spoon over wraps or serve on the side.

Step 4: Serve

Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra chili sauce or peanuts on the side for crunch.

Flavor Variations

• Add chopped mango or pineapple for sweet contrast
• Use gochujang or sambal oelek for a different heat profile
• Sub hoisin + sesame oil for an umami-rich twist
• Swap shrimp for ground chicken, tofu, or grilled fish
• Add pickled jalapeños or daikon for acidity

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp — pull them once pink and curled
• Butter lettuce gives the best texture — flexible yet crisp
• Make the drizzle ahead — it thickens and intensifies in flavor
• Add cold toppings just before serving for max contrast
• Want extra sticky glaze? Let the sauce reduce for 1–2 minutes before removing shrimp

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Final Thoughts

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are bold, fresh, and ridiculously snackable — a crunchy-spicy-limey explosion in every bite. They’re fast, light, and pack far more flavor than their simplicity suggests.

Sear it. Stack it. Wrap it up. 🌶️🍤🥬🔥

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