Description
Honey Glazed Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sticky honey glaze and wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 head of butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the shrimp, and pour the honey glaze over them. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the shrimp from heat, take a lettuce leaf, place a few shrimp inside, and top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Roll it up and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For a lower-sugar version, try using agave syrup or a sugar substitute.
- Consider adding extra veggies like shredded carrots or bell peppers for added crunch.
- Marinate the shrimp in the honey glaze for 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Honey Glazed Shrimp, Lettuce Wraps, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner, Appetizer