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    15 Minute Shrimp Lettuce Wraps w/ Sweet Chili Mayo

    By April Boller Wright 25 Comments

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    Shrimp lettuce wraps with sweet chili mayo . A 15 minute super easy recipe that's BIG on flavor with a sauce that consists of sweet chili sauce and mayonnaise, coleslaw mix, red onions, rice vinegar, cilantro, sesame oil and lime juice. A great go-to crunchy and refreshing shrimp wrap recipe. Brace yourself because these are amazingly good! So much flavor and texture! Serve them as a main dish or a light appetizer. 

    A plate of shrimp lettuce wraps with sweet chili mayo

    WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS – 

    First of all, these shrimp lettuce wraps will wow your tastebuds. You won't be able to eat just one. It's one of my favorite shrimp recipes to make.

    So quick in easy just 15 minutes or less to make and they’re packed with the intense flavor of sweet chili sauce, cilantro, sesame oil, mayo, shrimp and more! 

    They’re super easy to pack for an on-the-go light lunch, or serve as a nice refreshing dinner on a hot summer day. It even make great appetizer. 

    A bowl of sweet chili mayo sauce with cilantro, onions, mayo and sweet chili, coleslaw mix, lime juice and sesame oil for shrimp lettuce wraps

    HOW TO MAKE IT 

    1. To make these shrimp lettuce wraps, add the cabbage mixture (coleslaw mix), cilantro, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil and one tablespoon of diced red onion to a bowl and mix to combine. Set to the side. (pic 1) 
    2. To prepare the shrimp, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch to the bowl of shrimp. Stir to coat. (pic 2) 
    3. Add vegetable oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the shrimp on each side for about 3-4 minute or until it turns pink. Don't move the shrimp as it cooks or it won't get crispy. (pic 3) 
    4. To the bowl with the cabbage mixture, add the sweet chili sauce and the mayonnaise. Mix to combine. Drain shrimp on paper towel then toss the shrimp into the bowl with the sweet chili mayo mixture. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Mix well. (pic  4-8) 
    5.  To prepare the shrimp lettuce wraps, spoon some of the shrimp mixture to the center of the lettuce leaf. Garnish with cilantro if you like and serve. (pic 9)
      Sounds delish right? I promise you they are good!  

    Note: Make sure you pat the shrimp dry. If not, they shrimp won't crisp up. Sometimes when I'm in a rush I don't do a very good job with patting them down.

    The last picture at the very end of this post is what the shrimp looks like if you don't pat dry...Still pretty amazing but I prefer it crispy! 

    How to make shrimp lettuce wraps with sweet chili may. Step by step with pictures

    TIPS AND TRICKS

    There are a number of ways you can spice up shrimp lettuce wraps to make it your own!

    • Substitute the lettuce for cabbage.
    • Use broccoli slaw instead of coleslaw, add some additional veggies such as carrots, or change up the sauce!
    • To make it low carb you can swap the sweet chili sauce for sriracha sauce.
    • I also love to eat the leftover shrimp mixture as a salad the next day so that's an option too. You won't even miss the lettuce. 
    • Store leftover shrimps in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a day. Then when you're ready to serve them. Prepare the lettuce wraps. 

    WHAT KIND OF LETTUCE SHOULD I USE 

    Any large leaf variety of lettuce can be used to make shrimp lettuce wraps. The most popular choices are iceberg, butter, and romaine.

    Iceberg lettuce provides a nice crunch to the wrap. Butter lettuce is much more flexible but not as crunchy. 

    Romaine is another good choice since it's crunchy as well. I like to use butter lettuce for my shrimp wraps because I still get the crunchy texture from the cabbage mixture. 

    Shrimp Lettuce wraps w/ Sweet Chili Mayo

    April Boller Wright
    Shrimp lettuce wraps with sweet chili mayo. It's short on prep time but big on flavors. The sauce consists of sweet chili and mayonnaise, coleslaw mix, red onions, rice vinegar, sesame oil and lime juice. A great go-to crunchy and refreshing and quick shrimp recipe. Brace yourself because these are amazingly good!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 14 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American, Asian American
    Servings 5 people

    Ingredients
      

    Sweet chili mayo mixture

    • 1 cup shredded cabbage mixture from a bag of coleslaw
    • juice of one lime
    • 1 tsp rice vinegar unseasoned kind
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro and more for garnish
    • 1 tbsp diced red onions
    • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
    • ½ tsp sesame oil
    • salt and pepper for taste

    Shrimp

    • 12 oz shrimp frozen, deveined and tail off, thawed
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • vegetable oil
    • salt and pepper for taste
    • 1 head of lettuce I used butter lettuce
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil. add more as needed

    Instructions
     

    • Add the cabbage mixture, cilantro, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil and red onion to a bowl and mix to combine. Set to the side.  
    • To prepare the shrimp, pat dry.  Season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch to the bowl of shrimp. Stir to coat.
    • Add vegetable oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Cook the shrimp on each side for about 3-4 minute or until it turns pink. DO NOT move the shrimp around or it won't crisp up. To the bowl with the cabbage mixture, add the sweet chili sauce and the mayonnaise. Mix to combine. 
    • Drain shrimp on paper towel then toss the shrimp into the bowl with the cabbage mixture. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Spoon some of the shrimp mixture to the center of the lettuce leaf. Garnish with cilantro if you like and serve. 

    Notes

    TIPS AND TRICKS

    There are a number of ways you can spice up this shrimp lettuce wraps to make it your own!

    • Try wrapping with cabbage instead of lettuce, use broccoli slaw instead of coleslaw, add some additional veggies such as carrots, or change up the sauce!
    • To make it low carb you can swap the sweet chili sauce for sriracha sauce.
    • I also love to eat the leftover shrimp mixture as a salad the next day so that's an option too. You won't even miss the lettuce. 
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a day. 
    Note: Make sure you pat the shrimp dry. If not, they shrimp won't crisp up.
    Sometimes when I'm in a rush I don't do a very good job with patting them down.
    The last picture in the body of the post  is what the shrimp looks like if you don't pat dry...Still pretty amazing.
    Keyword lettuce wraps, shrimp appetizers, shrimp lettuce wraps, shrimp wraps
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    shrimp lettuce wraps with sweet chili mayo

    These shrimp lettuce wraps will be a refreshing treat your family all summer long.  You can even serve them as components and have the kiddos (or your adult friends) assemble them as they eat for a fun, interactive meal option!

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    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE MAY ALSO LIKE THIS SHRIMP DISH: Lemon Parmesan shrimp recipe

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    Comments

    1. Sasen

      March 06, 2021 at 6:22 am

      This was so yummy! I used baby asparagus spears and carrot ribbons for my slaw, and I used the Sriracha variation for more heat. Also, I hate shrimp, so I topped mine with shrimp-sized tuna cakes! (Canned tuna, breadcrumbs, minced onion // Coat with cornstarch and fry!) Next time I will try it with roast chicken--the sauce would be great on anything!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        March 14, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        That sounds delicious! Thanks for the great feedback Sasen!

        Reply
    2. S Smith

      August 08, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      These were surprisingly flavorful and easy to make. Will definitely be making this again.5 stars

      Reply
      • April Wright

        August 09, 2020 at 1:11 pm

        Thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    3. Kelly Anthony

      July 31, 2019 at 8:31 am

      These shrimp lettuce wraps have some serious flavor. I love shrimp but especially when they are this full of flavor.
      Kelly Anthony My Profile5 stars

      Reply
    4. Sarah Lynch

      May 21, 2019 at 10:06 pm

      Omg these are sooo fantastic! We couldn't stop eating them. Such great flavors! I know next time to double the recipe. Thank you so much for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 21, 2019 at 10:10 pm

        Yay! Aren't they delicious!?? Just thinking about them makes me hungry. You're welcome and thanks Sarah :)!

        Reply
    5. Stephanie Simmons

      May 15, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      These look so delicious! What a fun easy meal for those hot summer nights - it would make a great appetizer too!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 16, 2019 at 10:15 pm

        Thank you Stephanie!

        Reply
    6. Mimi

      May 13, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      I am in love with these wraps! And I am crazy about the sauce!! Sweet chili sauce + mayonnaise... Fantastic combo that I am super excited to try myself now!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 16, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        It's super good. I can eat them all haha! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Maman de sara

      May 13, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      15 minutes to make these Shrimp lettuce wraps, yes please. Easy and delicious!
      Maman de sara My Profile5 stars

      Reply
    8. Emmanuella Sjögren

      May 12, 2019 at 12:38 am

      This looks delicious! Great summer inspiration. Love shrimp salads and you got me at sweet chili mayo. Yum!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 16, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Thank you Emmanuella!

        Reply
    9. Jacqueline Debono

      May 11, 2019 at 5:49 am

      These shrimp lettuce wraps are such a great summer lunch recipe. Going to pin for later!
      Jacqueline Debono My Profile5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 11, 2019 at 12:03 pm

        You're too kind! Thank you Jacqueline!

        Reply
    10. Jeannette (Jay Joy)

      May 11, 2019 at 12:50 am

      Sweet chili mayo shrimp lettuce wraps look amazing! I wondering how this would taste with some guacamole.5 stars

      Reply
    11. Jenni LeBaron

      May 09, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      You had me at 15 minutes - you really can't beat that! These shrimp lettuce wraps look deliciously fresh for these warm spring days.

      Reply
    12. Stine Mari

      May 08, 2019 at 6:06 am

      Okay, you had me at the first paragraph! All the flavors here sound so good together, and that it's only done in 15 minutes is almost too good to be true!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 09, 2019 at 8:24 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    13. Amanda

      May 07, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      I'm just loving these shrimp wraps for a quick and easy lunch! That sweet chili mayo adds the perfect flavor kick, and it's definitely a nice change of pace from my typical lunches. Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 07, 2019 at 1:13 pm

        These shrimp wraps are so flavorful! I can eat them all haha! Thank you Amanda!

        Reply
    14. Jere Cassidy

      May 07, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      Yummy!!! This is exactly what I want for my lunch. Lots of flavor. I rarely cook with shrimp since no one in my house eats it but me, but if I make this I won't have to share.5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        May 07, 2019 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you so much Jere!

        Reply
    15. Danielle Wolter

      May 07, 2019 at 6:38 am

      These look incredible!! the flavors sound so delicious and i love all the different ways they can be eaten. what an awesome twist on lettuce wraps!5 stars

      Reply

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