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5-Ingredient Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Published on July 30, 2026
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5-Ingredient Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 180 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Lettuce wraps may have gained popularity as a restaurant indulgence, but with a short ingredient list and easy assembly, you can find these lettuce wraps on my dinner table even on the busiest weeknights. Divide tender sautéed shrimp between lettuce leaves with some matchstick-cut cucumbers, then top with a drizzle of store-bought peanut sauce (or opt for sesame ginger dressing). And don’t skip the peanuts! A small sprinkling of salty roasted peanuts gives these refreshing roll-ups an irresistible crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw large shrimp (25 to 30 per pound)
  • 1/2 medium English cucumber
  • 1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 to 8 butter lettuce leaves
  • 3 tablespoons peanut sauce

Instructions

  1. Thaw 1 pound raw large shrimp if frozen, then peel and devein. Cut 1/2 English cucumber into matchsticks. Chop 1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp and sauté until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Divide the shrimp evenly among 6 to 8 butter lettuce leaves (about 4 shrimp per wrap). Divide the cucumber, 3 tablespoons peanut sauce, and peanuts evenly among the lettuce wraps.

Recipe Stats

  • Jul 30, 2026
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 180 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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