Description
Low Carb Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, crisp, and satisfying dish featuring juicy sautéed shrimp wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves and topped with a savory garlic-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12–16 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
Aromatics & Flavor Base
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Crushed peanuts (optional for crunch)
Instructions
Step 1 – Prep Ingredients
- Rinse and pat shrimp dry
- Chop vegetables into thin slices
- Separate and wash lettuce leaves
Step 2 – Make the Sauce
In a bowl, combine:
- Soy sauce
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Chili flakes
Mix well and adjust:
- Add sweetness if needed
- Increase spice for heat
Step 3 – Cook the Shrimp
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Add shrimp in a single layer
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side
Step 4 – Assemble the Wraps
- Place shrimp into lettuce leaves
- Add toppings (veggies, herbs)
- Drizzle sauce on top
Step 5 – Serve Immediately
- Serve fresh for best texture
- Add extra sauce on the side
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg