Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 8 ounces peeled, deveined raw medium shrimp (41-50 count)

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic, divided

  • 1/3 cup light coconut milk, well shaken and stirred

  • 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek

  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 16 leaves butter lettuce

  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips (about 2 cups)

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips (about 1 cup)

  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until slightly pink on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons each soy sauce and garlic; toss until well coated. Cook, stirring often, until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate with the pan drippings.

  2. Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice, sugar, sambal oelek, ginger and the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce together in a medium bowl until smooth.

  3. Make 8 stacks of 2 lettuce leaves each. Divide the shrimp, bell peppers, carrots, onion and peanuts evenly among the lettuce cups. Top with cilantro. Serve with the peanut sauce.