Best Lettuce Shrimp Wraps Recipes

SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots lengthwise into very thin strips. Slice white parts of green onions; cut each green top in half lengthwise., In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink. Remove from pan., Stir-fry red pepper and carrots in remaining oil 4 minutes. Add white parts of onions; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Add 1/3 cup soy sauce mixture to pan. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp; heat through. Place 1/4 cup rice on each lettuce leaf; top with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture. Drizzle with remaining soy sauce mixture and roll up. Tie each with a green onion strip.

SHRIMP OR CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut bottoms off the romaine and cut the heads in half lengthwise. Wash lettuce and separate the leaves. Let it dry in the dish draining rack while you prepare the rest of the menu.
• Remove the tails from the shrimp and place the shrimp in a bowl or, pack for travel, if this is a picnic meal.
• To remove the chicken meat from the chicken, cut the chicken breasts off first. Cut the legs and thighs off using kitchen scissors to help you. Slice the meat up on an angle. Arrange on a plate or in a plastic container.
• Place mayonnaise, garlic, lemon, anchovy paste, cheese, Worcestershire and pepper into the blender and turn it on. Stream the extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing through center of the lid. When the oil is combined, remove the thick dressing with a spatula to a bowl or a portable plastic container.
• Place lettuce on a serving platter or pack in large plastic bag or container to travel.
• To assemble, spread dressing onto a lettuce leaf. Fill leaf with a large shrimp or sliced cold chicken, like a lettuce taco, and eat!
• To pack for picnic, take the romaine hearts in plastic food storage bags. Pack the shrimp and cut chicken in separate bags and pack dressing in small plastic container.

SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
• Serve shrimp mixture in romaine leaves and sprinkle with feta cheese.

BIBB LETTUCE AND SHRIMP WRAPS

Steps:

• For the onions: Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and thyme and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, and then add 1/2 cup water. Continue cooking until the onions are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If the liquid reduces too much, add a little more water. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the ginger. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme.
• For the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Toss the shrimp with the paprika and salt in a bowl, stirring to coat. When the oil begins to smoke, shut off the heat, add the shrimp to the skillet and toss around with a metal spatula so they are coated with oil and cook more evenly. Stir in the sherry. Turn the heat back on to medium-high and cook until the shrimp are no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon juice over and remove from the heat. Reserve any cooking liquid (if there is any). Stir the onion mixture into the shrimp.
• For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice and zest in a small bowl. Add in any cooking liquid from the shrimp. Whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. For assembly: Spoon a little of the onion and shrimp mixture onto the bottom of each Bibb leaf. Top each with a sprinkle of the peanuts and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve any remaining vinaigrette on the side.

CAESAR SALAD TO GO: SHRIMP OR CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut the bottoms off the romaine and cut the hearts in half lengthwise. Wash the lettuce and separate the leaves. Let it dry in the dish draining rack while you prepare the rest of the menu.
• Remove the tails from the shrimp and place the shrimp in a bowl or, if this is a picnic meal, pack for travel.
• To remove the chicken meat from the chicken, cut the chicken breasts off first. Cut the legs and thighs off using kitchen scissors.
• Slice the meat up on an angle. Arrange on a plate or in a plastic container.
• Place the mayo, garlic, lemon zest and juice, anchovy paste, cheese, Worcestershire, and pepper in the blender and turn it on. Stream the EVOO into the dressing through the center of the lid. When the dressing is combined, use a rubber spatula to remove the thick dressing to a bowl or a plastic container.
• Place the lettuce on a serving platter or pack in a large plastic bag or container to travel.
• To assemble, spread some dressing onto a lettuce leaf. Fill the leaf with a large shrimp or sliced cold chicken, like a lettuce taco, and eat!

BARBECUED SHRIMP IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Toss shrimp with a drizzle of oil and season with crushed pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix marmalade and barbecue sauce.
• Grill shrimp 2 minutes on the first side, turn and baste liberally with sauce. Cook a minute or 2 longer, turn and baste again. Cook 1 minute more then transfer to a serving dish.
• To eat, wrap shrimp in lettuce with cucumber.

LETTUCE SHRIMP WRAPS

Steps:

• Clean lettuce and peel off leaves to use as "cups." Set aside.
• Add olive oil, onion, garlic, and shrimp to a wok or large frying pan. Cook over medium heat until shrimp are pink, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, and ginger. Mix and cook, stirring often, 5 to 8 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, chili sauce, and wasabi paste in a small bowl.
• Add almonds to shrimp mixture. Spoon scoopfuls into lettuce cups, add wasabi sauce, wrap, and enjoy.

SAMBAL SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Whisk hot chili paste, honey, vinegar, and 2 tsp. sesame oil in a small bowl to combine. Season shrimp lightly with kosher salt and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour in half of marinade and seal bag. Transfer remaining marinade to a small bowl and set aside for serving. Let shrimp sit at room temperature, turning the bag occasionally to ensure even coating, 10-15 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, allowing excess to drip back into bag, and transfer to paper towels to drain. Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches and adding another 1 Tbsp. oil along the way if the skillet is looking dry, arrange shrimp in skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed 2 minutes (the marinade will have darkened in color and some of the sugars in it will have started to caramelize). Turn shrimp over and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a platter.
• Arrange cucumbers on platter next to shrimp; season with sea salt and drizzle with remaining 2 tsp. sesame oil. Arrange lettuce leaves and mint sprigs on platter so that each component is visible and easily accessible. Place crushed peanuts in a small bowl and set out next to platter along with reserved marinade (for spooning into wraps).

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the water until boiling. Add the softened rice stick noodles and swirl in the hot water, then cook until just tender, 10-15 seconds. Drain thoroughly in a colander and rinse under cold water. Clip the noodles into 3 inch lengths and place into a medium serving container.
• Chop the fresh herbs and peanuts as above and place each in an individual serving container (small bowl or ramekin).
• Peel and de-vein the shrimp, remove the tails. If shrimp are large, cut in to thirds. Season shrimp in a mixing bowl with lemongrass paste (you can use finely chopped fresh lemongrass if available), salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly and saute in a large pan with peanut oil until shrimp are just cooked. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and place in a serving container.
• To make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, soak the crushed red pepper in lime juice for several minutes Add the garlic, sugar, and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a serving container and add the grated carrots and serve at room temperature Refrigerated, the sauce will keep in a tightly covered container for up to 5 days.
• To Serve: Arrange lettuce on a large platter surrounded by the containers of chopped herbs, etc. and dipping sauce. To make a wrap, take a lettuce leaf in hand, place a small bundle of rice stick noodles on the leaf, scoop a large tablespoon of shrimp on to lettuce leaf, then add any herbs that you like. Add a teaspoon of dipping sauce onto the mixture on the leaf and then roll and eat. Delicious!

GRILLED SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. , For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the mango, onion, peppers, cilantro and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp on two metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Place shrimp on lettuce leaves; top with salsa and roll up.

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE - (3.4/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Cook and stir mushrooms until softened, about 4 minutes. Add chicken, shrimp, water chestnuts, and sauce mixture. Cook and stir until mixture is hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sesame oil and scallions. Let cool slightly, and then distribute among lettuce leaves!

CAT'S CHICKEN AND SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• PREPARE STIR FRY SAUCE (May be done several days ahead): Mix together brown sugar, 2T soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
• PREPARE WRAP SAUCE (May be done several days ahead) Mix together Splenda, water, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and soy sauce. Put aside in a bowl to chill and let flavors blend
• Dice chicken breasts and sautee' in Pam in a non-stick skillet.
• Remove chicken from skillet. Using a knife or a food processor, chop or process both the chicken and shrimp VERY finely. (I really like the rough, crumbly texture you get when you use the food processor on pulse.)
• Return shrimp and chicken to pan. Add stir fry sauce. Let simmer for a few minutes for flavors to blend. Add scallions.
• Slice off root of lettuce head. Pull your lettuce cups off the outside of the head of lettuce. (Chop up remaining lettuce to use in salads.)
• Serve the meat in a bowl, with the lettuce cups on the side. To eat, spoon the mixture using a slotted spoon into the cup of lettuce and pour some of the special sauce over the mixture. Fold up the lettuce up like a tortilla and eat over a bowl.
• Serve with some rice to absorb the tasty sauces!

HOT 'N SWEET SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, vinegar and ginger in a small pot and bring to a boil, dissolve sugar and turn off heat, reserve.
• In a skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, chili peppers, mushrooms and garlic 3 to 4 minutes then add shrimp and toss 3 to 4 minutes more until pink and firm. Douse the pan with the sweet vinegar, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cold lettuce for wrapping the hot-sweet shrimp.

MOJITO SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat or about 400 degrees F. Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag or mixing bowl and set aside. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until combined. Pour mixture over prepared shrimp, stir to coat and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Separate lettuce leaves into 18 to 20 "cups." Rinse and pat dry; cover and chill until ready to serve. Spray grill with grill spray. Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade. Grill shrimp over medium direct heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until curled, firm and cooked through. Transfer cooked shrimp to a bowl. To assemble tacos, arrange chilled lettuce "cups," open side facing up on a serving platter. Spoon 3 shrimp into each lettuce cup, add a few avocado cubes, sprinkle with cheese, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

BUFFALO SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Prepare the popcorn shrimp according to the package directions for the oven.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, then whisk in the hot sauce until smooth and combined. Keep warm.
• Toss together the diced celery, celery leaves, carrots, lime juice, a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl.
• Transfer the baked popcorn shrimp to a large heatproof bowl. Add the warm sauce and gently toss the shrimp with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
• To assemble, put about 3 tablespoons of the Buffalo shrimp in the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with the celery-and-carrot mixture and crumbled blue cheese. Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve.

SHRIMP 'N' MUSHROOM LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• For sauce, in a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 1 teaspoon canola oil for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and red onion in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Return shrimp to the pan. Add bean sprouts, cilantro and basil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until heated through. , Remove from the heat; stir in green onions and peanuts. Divide among lettuce leaves; drizzle each with 1 tablespoon sauce. Fold lettuce over filling.

SHRIMP AND HERB LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Start by preparing your shrimp. Roughly chop the cooked shrimp into ½" pieces and add to a mixing bowl. Then add the mayo, tarragon, parsley, dill, celery, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well to combine, then set aside and keep chilled. This can be done up to 2 hours before serving.
• When ready to serve, separate the washed bibb lettuce into individual leaves. Place approximately a ⅓ cup of the shrimp mixture into the center of each piece of lettuce, then top with the finely sliced chives and a generous squeeze of grilled lemon juice. Enjoy!

DIJON SHRIMP SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, salt pepper and hot sauce in a medium bowl. In a small bowl Combine dressing and dijon mustard. Add the salad dressing and scallions to the seasoned shrimp, mixing until combined. Fill lettuce leaves with salad and top with chopped tomatoes. (Make sure lettuce leaves are dry) Wrap the filled leaves and enjoy.

SHRIMP OR CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut bottoms off the romaine and cut the heads in half lengthwise. Wash lettuce and separate the leaves. Let it dry in the dish draining rack while you prepare the rest of the menu.
• Remove the tails from the shrimp and place the shrimp in a bowl or, pack for travel, if this is a picnic meal.
• To remove the chicken meat from the chicken, cut the chicken breasts off first. Cut the legs and thighs off using kitchen scissors to help you. Slice the meat up on an angle. Arrange on a plate or in a plastic container.
• Place mayonnaise, garlic, lemon, anchovy paste, cheese, Worcestershire and pepper into the blender and turn it on. Stream the extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing through center of the lid. When the oil is combined, remove the thick dressing with a spatula to a bowl or a portable plastic container.
• Place lettuce on a serving platter or pack in large plastic bag or container to travel.
• To assemble, spread dressing onto a lettuce leaf. Fill leaf with a large shrimp or sliced cold chicken, like a lettuce taco, and eat!
• To pack for picnic, take the romaine hearts in plastic food storage bags. Pack the shrimp and cut chicken in separate bags and pack dressing in small plastic container.

PAPAYA SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, mix together the lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil or cilantro, green onion, garlic, jalapeno, and brown sugar.
• Stir in the cubed papaya and shrimp, then the fish sauce to taste.
• Pour into shallow dish and surround with the butter lettuce leaves.
• Use the lettuce leaves to scoop up the papaya mixture and hold to eat.
• Good additions are cooked bean threads, thinly sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, or perhaps bean sprouts.