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Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Sriracha Mayo Sauce
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 head of butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon of lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger to the skillet, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 1 pound of shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
- In another small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to make the Sriracha mayo sauce.
- To assemble the lettuce wraps, place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture onto a lettuce leaf, top with Sriracha mayo sauce, chopped green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce have a rich history rooted in Asian cuisine. This dish originated in Southeast Asia, where fresh, succulent shrimp are wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and drizzled with a zesty Sriracha mayo sauce. Renowned chefs like Ming Tsai and Jean-Georges Vongerichten have popularized this dish in their restaurants, infusing it with their unique culinary flair. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in upscale Asian fusion eateries, where the balance of flavors is crucial. The key to perfecting this dish lies in the freshness of the shrimp and the boldness of the Sriracha mayo sauce. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a light meal, these wraps are a tantalizing blend of heat and freshness.
25 min
4
280 calories
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