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Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Garlicky, chili-spiced shrimp spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups with shredded carrot and green onion.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos low-sodium
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in soy sauce or coconut aminos and cook for another minute.
  5. Spoon shrimp mixture onto lettuce leaves and top with green onions and shredded carrots.
  6. Serve immediately as wraps.