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Quick Garlic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Sriracha Mayo

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A quick and flavorful snack featuring garlicky shrimp wrapped in crisp lettuce with a creamy, spicy sriracha mayo. Perfect for a light lunch, snack, or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh cilantro leaves or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sriracha mayo: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Mince garlic finely.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, flip and cook another 2 minutes until opaque and firm but still juicy. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Optionally warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds or leave fresh and crisp.
  6. Assemble wraps by placing 3-4 shrimp in each lettuce leaf, drizzle with sriracha mayo, and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Add cilantro or sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while shrimp is warm and lettuce is crisp. For prep ahead, keep shrimp and sauce separate and assemble before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking for a good sear. Adjust sriracha amount to taste. Can swap mayo with Greek yogurt for lighter sauce. Store shrimp and sauce separately from lettuce if prepping ahead.

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Keywords: shrimp lettuce wraps, garlic shrimp, sriracha mayo, quick snack, easy appetizer, low carb, gluten free

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