Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
There’s garlic + chili oil in these. It’s a heavenly combo.
You’ll Need:
Your favorite lettuce for the wraps (I used romaine leaves, but iceberg or butter lettuce would be excellent as well)
Thinly Sliced Cucumber
Matchstick Carrots
Diced red peppers
Cilantro
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Marinade:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon chili oil (if you don’t want it spicy add just a few drops)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Mix:
All marinade ingredients in a medium bowl
Place:
Shrimp in marinade
Mix:
Until Shrimp are well coated
Cover:
And refrigerate about 30 minutes
Heat:
A skillet with about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat
Toss:
Shrimp into the skillet
Spoon:
A little marinade over the top of the shrimp as they cook
Flip:
After 2-3 minutes
Remove:
From pan after 2-3 minutes more
Assemble:
Lettuce wraps by taking one piece of lettuce, place shrimp down the middle, line with cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper, and a little cilantro