Sriracha Honey Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These Sriracha Honey Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a quick, vibrant, and healthy meal bursting with sweet, spicy, and fresh flavors in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce use a gluten-free tamari if preferred
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Whisk together until the honey dissolves and everything is well mixed. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for about 5-10 minutes to soak in those bold flavors.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer (reserve the marinade). Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook, as shrimp can become rubbery quickly.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the shrimp. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the shrimp beautifully. Remove from heat.
- While the shrimp are cooking, gently separate the butter lettuce leaves, rinse if needed, and pat dry. These will serve as your natural “cups” for the shrimp filling.
- Place a few shrimp into each lettuce leaf, spooning some extra sauce on top. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro. Finish each wrap with a generous squeeze of lime juice for a bright, zesty finish.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs or spatula
- Serving platter or individual plates
Notes
- Store cooked shrimp and sauce separately from lettuce to keep wraps crisp and fresh.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken breast or tofu for different protein options.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control spice level according to taste.
