Best 6 Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Enjoy a delightful fusion of flavors and textures with our collection of the best "sambal shrimp lettuce wraps" recipes. Discover a culinary masterpiece that combines the spicy kick of sambal, the succulent taste of shrimp, and the refreshing crunch of lettuce. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a unique twist on this popular dish, our curated list offers options that cater to every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering recipes.

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SAMBAL SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS



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If you purchase frozen peeled, deveined shrimp, they'll come with their tails taken off, which is totally fine for this recipe. If you want to grill instead, thread the shrimp onto a skewer after marinating.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Honey     Sesame Oil     Cucumber     Lettuce     Mint     Peanut

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
4 tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided
1 1/2 lb. large shrimp
Kosher salt
1-2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds
Flaky sea salt
2 heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, covered, chilled
1/2 cup mint sprigs
1/2 cup crushed salted, dry-roasted peanuts

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).

STICKY CARAMELIZED SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic
1⁄2 teaspoon roasted chile powder or red chili flakes
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
Kosher salt
1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, lemon juice or white vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Quick Pickles (see recipe below)
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1⁄2 English cucumber, peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks
Fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups cooked jasmine rice, warmed (optional)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt
2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
8 medium red radishes, julienned

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering-hot. Add the garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, less than 1 minute. Add the shrimp in an even layer and season with a pinch of salt. Cook, turning once, until the shrimp are lightly browned and almost cooked through, but still slightly translucent, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and wipe out the wok with a paper towel. Place a measuring cup with 1⁄4 cup water next to your cooktop. Set the wok over medium heat and add the brown sugar, lime juice (this helps keep the sugar from crystallizing) and 2 tablespoons water. Cook, stirring often, until the sugar turns into an amber-colored caramel (it should be as thick as honey), 6 to 7 minutes. Then, stir in the fish sauce and soy sauce and remove from the heat. Once a smooth sticky sauce forms (about as thick as honey), after 30 seconds or so, add the cooked shrimp, scallions and scallions, toss to coat.
  • Assemble the lettuce wraps: Remove the Quick Pickles (see recipe below) from the fridge and arrange the lettuce leaves, cucumber and cilantro on a serving platter. To serve, spoon some of the shrimp onto a lettuce leaf along with some rice (if using) and top with a few pickles, cucumber and a sprig of cilantro. Roll up and eat immediately.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar water, sugar and 2 pinches of salt and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the carrot and radishes and toss to combine. Transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 20 minutes.

BUFFALO SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS



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This recipe is sponsored by SeaPak®. Starting with frozen popcorn shrimp is a clever shortcut for this dish. Simply bake them until crispy then toss in a quick Buffalo sauce to pile high in crispy lettuce cups. The toppings channel familiar Buffalo-style accompaniments with chopped celery and carrots, crumbles of blue cheese and a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 18-ounce package frozen popcorn shrimp, such as SeaPak® Popcorn Shrimp
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1/4 cup celery leaves
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1/2 lime, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large head butter lettuce, separated into 12 to 14 large leaves
Crumbled blue cheese, for serving
Ranch dressing, for serving

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.

VIETNAMESE SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS



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Fresh and lively seasonings and herbs make this the best lettuce wraps I've ever tasted. Idea from Nina Simonds' Asian Wraps Book ISBN: 0-688-16300-9

Provided by ScottMona

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 quarts water
1/2 lb thin rice sticks, noodles, softened in hot water to cover and drained
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf (fresh coriander)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion top
1/4 cup chopped mint leaf
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
1 head iceberg lettuce or 2 heads boston lettuce, core trimmed, leaves separated, pressed to flatten, rinsed & drained
1 pinch salt & pepper, to taste (for shrimp)
2 tablespoons lemongrass paste (for shrimp)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 limes, juice of
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons grated carrots

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 1596.8, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 14, Protein 42.5

SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS



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Light Greek-flavored shrimp lettuce wraps.

Provided by Ashley DeStefano

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tablespoon Greek seasoning
½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes, or to taste
½ cucumber, halved and sliced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 head romaine lettuce, separated into individual leaves
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 215.9 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1022.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SHRIMP AND HERB LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Shrimp And Herb Lettuce Wraps Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: black tiger shrimp, mayonnaise, fresh tarragon, fresh parsley, fresh dill, celery, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, bibb lettuce, fresh chives, lemons

Provided by SpongeTowels

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb black tiger shrimp, fully-cooked, deveined and thawed
½ cup mayonnaise
½ bunch fresh tarragon, finely chopped
¼ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 heads bibb lettuce, washed and seperated
½ bunch fresh chives, finely sliced
2 lemons, grilled, for squeezing

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!

Tips:

  • Prep the shrimp: Devein and peel the shrimp, leaving the tails intact for a more elegant presentation. You can also use a sharp knife to butterfly the shrimp, which will help them cook more evenly.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the shrimp their incredible flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients. A good marinade should include a combination of sweet, sour, salty, and umami flavors. Some popular ingredients to use include soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Cook the shrimp until they're just cooked through: Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery, so be careful not to cook them for too long. The best way to tell if the shrimp are done is to look for an opaque color and a slightly firm texture.
  • Assemble the lettuce wraps: Place a lettuce leaf on a plate and top with some cooked shrimp, pickled vegetables, and herbs. Drizzle with a flavorful sauce and enjoy!
  • Experiment with different ingredients: The great thing about lettuce wraps is that they're very versatile. You can use any type of protein, vegetables, or sauce that you like. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Sambal shrimp lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and impressive meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sambal shrimp lettuce wraps a try!

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