Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (5 Minute Dinner)
Tasty pan-cooked shrimp, a 2-ingredient bang-bang sauce... dinner doesn't get easier with these Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps! They're so tasty, so easy to make, and very light in calories.
Special Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp thawed if frozen, deveined and tails removed
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (or old bay seasoning or you favorite shrimp seasoning)
- oil spray
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili paste or chili crisp oil (adjust amount to taste, or use sweet chili sauce for a much milder flavor)
- 6-12 lettuce leaves gently rinsed and patted dry. The amount of leaves you need will depend on the size and the type of lettuce you use (I double up butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston; or I use 1 Romaine leaf per wrap)
- 1 scallion diced, or use other toppings, such as toasted sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet, spray with cooking spray, add the shrimp, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through, stirring frequently.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayo with chili paste. Add the shrimp and stir until coated in sauce.
- Make your lettuce wraps: If using a delicate lettuce like Boston or Butter, double up the lettuce leaves. If using Romaine or a similar lettuce, use 1 leaf. Add a few tablespoons of bang bang shrimp to each lettuce wrap, top with scallions or your favorite toppings, and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1059mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2912IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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