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Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These easy, yet sophisticated Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are ready in a flash. This recipe takes the smart strategy of tucking shrimp, cilantro, and quick pickled veggies into lettuce leaves for a light lunch or appetizer.
Prep
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Cook
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Total
20 min
Serves
4
Instructions
- 01
Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F).
- 02
Stir together shrimp, oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce in a medium bowl until combined. Toss together radishes, carrots, salt, and sugar in a small bowl until combined; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce in a separate small bowl until combined; set aside.
- 03
Place shrimp on oiled grates. Grill, uncovered, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, and transfer shrimp to a plate to rest.
- 04
To assemble each wrap, stack 2 lettuce leaves together; spread generous 1/2 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture on top of the lettuce leaves. Top with some of the shrimp and some of the vegetable mixture; garnish with cilantro. Repeat with remaining lettuce, mayonnaise mixture, shrimp, vegetable mixture, and cilantro; serve immediately.
Variations & swaps
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Variations
- To change up this recipe based on your preferences or what you have on hand, consider these variations:
- Shrimp: Swap for grilled chicken, tofu, or other proteins, as preferred.
- Canola oil: Use avocado oil or olive oil in its place.
- Veggies: Add cucumber, sliced bell peppers, or red cabbage for additional crunch.
- Lettuce: Use romaine, cabbage leaves, or other types of lettuce as desired.
- Crunch: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts or crispy fried shallots for extra crunch.
- Heat: Amp up the heat with Sriracha or chili garlic sauce.
- Herbs: Use fresh mint or thai basil in the place of cilantro if preferred.
- Fruit: Add fresh mango or pineapple for a bright, fruity contrast.
- Bulk it up: Bulk up the wraps with rice noodles or jasmine rice for a heartier option.
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