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sriracha shrimp lettuce wraps

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thawed shrimp; peeled, deveined, tail off
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup), divided
  • 1 heaping cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 limes (one juiced and the other sliced into wedges)
  • 6-8 whole butter lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup minced pinapple
  • 1-2 avocados, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, garish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, sriracha and 1 tablespoon honey. Mix until shrimp is well coated. Let marinate in the fridge while you prep the other ingredients (about 10-15 minutes).

  2. Mix together cabbage slices, apple cider vinegar, remaining tablespoon of honey, and the juice of one lime. Toss to combine then set aside.

  3. Lay your whole lettuce leaves onto plates. Mince or finely chop your pineapple, slice your avocado(s), roughly chop your cilantro, and slice your remaining lime into wedges.

  4. Remove shrimp from fridge. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour the shrimp and all the sauce in the bowl onto the hot skillet. Cook shrimp about 2-3 minutes on each side.

  5. Top lettuce wraps with shredded cabbage, avocado slices, sriracha shrimp, minced pineapple, and chopped cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges and enjoy!