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    Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

    Published: Oct 9, 2019 · Modified: Apr 7, 2020 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Make these Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps to enjoy a light meal with some heat. Serve with a fresh avocado cabbage slaw for more flavor. 

    Shrimp is such an easy ingredient to cook with and there's so much that you can do with it. You can make shrimp cakes, spicy shrimp tacos and creamy shrimp pasta salad. These lettuce wraps with shrimps are one of our favorite ways to eat shrimp.

    Make these Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps to enjoy a light meal with some heat. Serve with a fresh avocado cabbage slaw for more flavor. 

    Why this shrimp lettuce wraps recipe works

    This lettuce wrap recipe is very easy to make and makes a perfect light lunch or dinner. Kids love making their own lettuce wraps and it's also a healthy choice for a healthy meal. The combination of shrimp and sriracha is very delicious and refreshing thanks to the addition of lime.

    Much like my favorite Korean beef lettuce wraps, these spicy shrimp lettuce wraps are perfect for summer and they make an ideal appetizer for parties and gatherings. It's a healthy recipe that is naturally gluten free and perfect for your friends and family who don't eat bread or rice.

    What kind of lettuce should I use to make lettuce wraps?

    You can use any kind of lettuce such as iceberg, Boston, butter or romaine to make shrimp lettuce wraps. It completely depends on how soft or crunchy you like your wraps to be. For this particular lettuce wrap recipe, we used iceberg lettuce which is crisp and large enough to hold the shrimp. 

    How to choose shrimp 

    When it comes to using shrimp to make a dish, it's important to know how to choose good shrimp. First of all, shop at a place you trust, whether that's your local fish market or at a supermarket. If buying fresh shirmp(more about that in the next paragraph), make sure it doesn't smell like ammonia, according to Serious Eats, that's the first sign that the shrimp has gone bad. Also, make sure the shrimp is not slimy or falling apart. Good and healthy shrimp should be firm and bright, without any spots. 

    Fresh or frozen?

    Try to always buy frozen shrimp if it's possible. Unless you're buying directly from a fishmonger by the sea, whatever fresh shrimp you see in the supermarket is actually frozen shrimp from a bag that's been thawed. And there is no way to find out how long it has been sitting in those cases. Therefore you're just better off buying a bag of frozen shrimp so you can thaw it at your own convenience. 

    this lettuce wraps recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

    How to make sriracha lime shrimp lettuce wraps

    This is one the easiest lettuce wrap recipes that you can make in less than 30 minutes:

    • Sriracha lime shrimp: Mix lemon juice, cornstarch and sriracha in a small pan. Bring it to a low simmer. Add in the shrimp and cook for about 7 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through. 
    • Avocado cabbage slaw: In a large bowl, mix avocado, red onion, red cabbage, lemon juice and salt. Toss and taste to make sure the flavor is right. 
    • Assemble: Fill the lettuce leaved with a few shrimps and top with the slaw. Serve immediately. 

    What to serve with these lettuce wraps

    I love serving these lettuce wraps with some red cabbage, avocados and lime. You can also use cilantro, green onions, sriracha mayo, mango or even pineapple. Want to try shrimp lettuce salad? Simply chop the lettuce and place it in a large bowl, add the cooked shrimp with avocados and chopped cabbage. Toss with some lime juice and serve immediately. 

    Looking for more shrimp recipes?

    • Garlic lemon shrimp
    • Shrimp kabobs with creamy avocado sauce
    • Shrimp Avocado Salad
    • Spicy Shrimp Marinara Linguine
    • Baked shrimp in Chermoula 
    • Lemon ginger shrimp orzo

    Notes and tips to make sriracha lime shrimp lettuce wraps

    • Make sure you're using raw shrimp. I usually get frozen raw shrimp which is already peeled and deveined. 
    • Start with one teaspoon sriracha for the sauce and add more if you like it to be spicier.
    • You can also add one tablespoon soy sauce to the sriracha lime sauce to make it saltier.
    • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
    • The avocado cabbage slaw is supposed to act as a cooling addition to the shrimp therefore no pepper is used in the recipe. 

    This shrimp lettuce wraps recipe is very simple and makes perfect spicy lettuce wraps.

    Make these Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps to enjoy a light meal with some heat and cool it down with a refreshing avocado cabbage topping!

    Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Make these Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps to enjoy a light meal with some heat and cool it down with a refreshing avocado cabbage topping!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 230 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Sriracha lime shrimp

    • 2 limes juice of
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 ½ teaspoon sriracha
    • 16 large shrimps

    Avocado cabbage slaw

    • 1 Avocado cubed
    • ½ red onion finely chopped
    • ⅓ red cabbage thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • iceberg lettuce leaves To serve

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, mix lime juice, cornstarch and sriracha. Pour the mixture in a pan and place the pan over medium heat until the mixture is warm and starts simmering.
    • Add in jumbo shrimps and cook for 5-8 minutes until fully cooked. Stir constantly so all the shrimps are covers with the sauce.
    • Make the avocado cabbage slaw by mixing cubed avocado, chopped onion, sliced red cabbage, lemon juice and salt in a bowl.
    • Make lettuce wrap by placing cooked shrimp in the lettuce and top with the slaw. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Make sure to use raw shrimp for this recipe and cook it in the sriracha lime sauce. If using frozen cooked shrimp, the shrimp will become rubbery after it's cooked. 
    • You can use romaine, butter or iceberg lettuce for this recipe. 
    • This recipe is best served fresh. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

     

    Make these Sriracha Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps to enjoy a light meal with some heat and cool it down with a refreshing avocado cabbage topping!

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    1. Tisha

      May 02, 2019 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      Lettuce wraps are perfect for when you are trying to cut carbs! The Sriracha lime shrimp sounds so flavorful!!!

      Reply
    2. Karly

      May 01, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      The flavor was spectacular, this will become a fast staple in my house, yum!

      Reply
    3. Christina

      January 23, 2019 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      The flavor in this recipe is crazy good! What a great easy recipe.

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        January 23, 2019 at 10:05 am

        Thank you Christina!

        Reply
    4. Tara

      January 23, 2019 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      My husband is a big sriracha fan, so he'll be all over these!

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic + Zest

      May 26, 2016 at 11:48 am

      These look so incredibly tasty! I'm a huge sriracha fan and I love that these are lettuce wraps -- No Carbs! Yay!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        May 26, 2016 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you Lisa! Yea sometime lettuce wraps do better than carbs 😀

        Reply
    6. Debi at Life Currents

      May 26, 2016 at 11:46 am

      What a great recipe. We just had tacos for lunch, and this makes me hungry again. I love shrimp, and that these are lettuce warps makes them healthy and yummy!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        May 26, 2016 at 1:03 pm

        thank you Debbie! Now I'm craving tacos! 😀

        Reply
    7. Silvia

      May 26, 2016 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      I've never eaten lettuce wraps, I've seen it all over the internet.
      I'm sure it tastes great. 🙂

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        May 26, 2016 at 1:04 pm

        It does taste good! 😀

        Reply
    8. Ali @ Home & Plate

      May 26, 2016 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea. I love shrimp in the summer and this recipe is the best alternative to tortillas. Healthier so you can eat more of it. Love it. Saving for later.

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        May 26, 2016 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you Ali! Totally, lettuce wraps mean more wraps!

        Reply
    9. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival

      May 26, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Those look absolutely divine! Great for a light summer meal! Sounds like you've been a traveling fool!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        May 26, 2016 at 1:03 pm

        Oh yea Beth I've been travelling all around! 😀

        Reply
    10. Erin | Thanks for Cookin

      May 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      This is such a perfect summertime meal! I'd have to compromise with my husband and warm up some flour tortillas for him, but as long as there's sriracha involved, he'll be on board 🙂

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        May 25, 2016 at 10:10 pm

        Glad you like these Erin! Totally true, I guess my husband would prefer tortillas too 😀

        Reply

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