By recipes genie | Published on December 29, 2024
Rinse the shrimp under cold water. Ensure all shells are removed. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help with searing. This step is crucial for proper browning.
Finely mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts. Dice the red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Slice the lime into wedges. Keep the ingredients separated to avoid mixing flavors until cooking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will be the base of our spicy glaze. Taste and adjust the spice level to your preference.
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Get Access Now - Only $39Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil works best) to the hot pan. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the shrimp in a single layer. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, as this can lower the pan's temperature and lead to steaming instead of searing. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly opaque.
Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet with the shrimp. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Burning will make it taste bitter.
Pour the prepared spicy glaze over the shrimp and aromatics in the skillet. Toss to coat, ensuring every shrimp is covered in the sauce. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the shrimp to fully cook through. The sauce should have a nice sheen, indicating it has reduced.
Remove the shrimp from the heat and squeeze the juice of half a lime over the mixture. Gently stir. The lime will add brightness to the flavor.
Carefully separate the lettuce leaves, choosing the ones with large, cup-like shapes (such as butter lettuce or romaine). Rinse the lettuce leaves thoroughly, and pat them dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner. This ensures the lettuce cups won't be soggy.
To assemble the lettuce cups, spoon a portion of the spicy shrimp mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with the diced red bell pepper, the green parts of the green onion, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately with the remaining lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
Promptly wash all cooking tools and utensils with warm soapy water. Discard any shrimp shells or unused vegetable scraps. Ensure your countertops are also cleaned and disinfected.
Calories
320 kcal
Carbs
25g
Protein
28g
Fat
12g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
14g
Sat. Fat
2g
Sodium
1200mg
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
220mg
Potassium
450mg
Vitamin A
2000%
Vitamin C
25%
Calcium
100%
Iron
2%
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Calories
320 kcal
Carbs
25g
Protein
28g
Fat
12g
Fiber
3g
Sugar
14g
Sat. Fat
2g
Sodium
1200mg
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
220mg
Potassium
450mg
Vitamin A
2000%
Vitamin C
25%
Calcium
100%
Iron
2%