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Crispy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Published: Mar 2, 2018 · Modified: May 9, 2024 by Tristin Rieken · 6 Comments

Crispy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a colorful and flavorful meal that can be on the table in minutes.

Crispy shrimp in a crisp lettuce wrap with carrot ribbons and crunchy toppings.
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Crispy shrimp wraps

These crispy shrimp lettuce wraps are made with precooked frozen crispy shrimp (or homemade fried shrimp) and a spread of vegetables. It’s an easily customizable family friendly dinner recipe that’s sure to please.

Shrimp lettuce wraps with a variety of fresh and crispy toppings.

This post has been sponsored by SeaPak. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Using fully cooked SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp, this meal can be on the table in minutes. Simply preheat the oven and prep the veg while the shrimp bakes.

Frozen crispy shrimp for lettuce wraps with a sesame dipping sauce and a variety of lettuce wrap toppings.

Ingredients

  • Fully cooked shrimp – in less than 15 minutes, SeaPak Butterfly Shrimp goes from freezer to oven crispy. Or, can be cooked even quicker in a deep fryer. Or use a frozen coconut shrimp instead. Or make your own crispy panko coated shrimp, coconut shrimp or tempura shrimp.
  • Lettuce – any lettuce that will hold its shape is great for lettuce wraps. Butter (or ‘boston’ or ‘bib’) lettuce is naturally cup shaped and rolls easily. Romaine hearts or iceberg have great texture and sturdiness. And although more suited to lettuce cups than lettuce wraps will still work and be just as delicious! Or substitute any other green like collard greens (lightly blanched), swiss chard, cabbage or kale are all great wrap options.
  • Cellophane noodles – also called Chinese vermicelli, bean thread or crystal noodles, should be pantry staple in every cook’s weeknight-quick-meal arsenal. Sold in packages of 3 bunches often with no discernable directions, using them can be a bit intimidating though. Once you know how, you’ll be cooking with cellophane noodles all the time! Soften to use in stir fries, wraps, rolls and soup by soaking noodles in hot water. Or, serve them puffy anytime you want to add a satisfying but light crunch to meals. Pull bunch or ‘noodle nest’ apart cutting with scissors if needed. Then fry in hot oil just until puffed, flipping and pressing down if needed then drain on paper towels. Serve freshly puffed.
  • Carrots – simply shred carrots with a box grater or create ribbons with a hand peeler.
  • Optional – add peanuts, almonds, coconut, avocado, mango, bell peppers, puffed cellophane noodles or crispy rice add great flavor and texture.
Serving a platter of crispy shrimp with fresh lime wedges and a variety of fresh toppings like carrots, cucumber. cabbage, etc and crispy toppings like wonton and chopped nuts.

How to serve

Serve lettuce wraps by themselves for a quick weeknight meal. Or make a party sized buffet spread with endless options the options.

  • Add a good assortment of dipping sauces. Anything from peanut sauce and sesame ginger dipping sauce to chili garlic paste and orange marmalade. Think restaurant-style and serve sauces in larger containers with serving spoons and smaller dishes. That way, guests can mix up their own sauces to be as spicy or mild as they choose!
  • Make it a hearty meal with grains like brown, white and/or black rice or quinoa.
  • Include a range of other finger and chopstick appetizers. Steamed and fried dumplings, egg rolls, spring rolls, and skewers would all fit in well.

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Crispy shrimp in a crisp lettuce wrap with carrot ribbons and crunchy toppings.

Crispy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Crispy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are a colorful and flavorful meal made with fully cooked shrimp and a spread of vegetables.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces fully cooked SeaPak Butterfly Shrimp frozen, about 40 medium
  • 1 bunch cellophane noodles 1 cup cooked
  • 2 heads butter lettuce about 36 leaves
  • 2 medium carrots shredded
  • ½ medium english cucumber cut into sticks
  • 2 medium scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 medium serrano chile sliced
  • ¼ cup cashews roasted and salted
  • 1 medium lime cut in half
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic shredded
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Farenheit. Bring 2 cups of water to boil over high heat, then pour boiling water over cellophane noodles in medium bowl. Soak until soft, about 10 minutes then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Bake fully cooked frozen shrimp as directed on package, usually about 10-15 minutes. When golden brown and crispy, remove from oven and transfer to serving dish. Sqeeze the juice of half a lime over hot shrimp.
  • Meanwhile, clean and cut vegetables and prepare sesame soy dipping sauce and other fillings.
  • Serve buffet style with a stack of lettuce leaves, shrimp, other fillings and dipping sauces. To build a wrap, overlap two lettuce leaves and top with a pinch of cellophane noodles, add 2 butterfly shrimp, carrots and cucumber. Top as desired with fresh herbs, sauces, cashews and chiles.

Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

  • Stir all ingredients until combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5345IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Crispy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Cholesterol 214mg71%
Sodium 946mg41%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 5345IU107%
Vitamin C 8.2mg10%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    March 05, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    All of these flavours hit the spot with me as Asian is my favourite. It’s a great idea to let everyone feel involved and pick their own too!

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  2. Ramona

    March 05, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    This really sounds delicious. I love seafood and those wraps tick all the boxes for me, healthy, good looking and colourful food, yummy quick and easy to prepare. Waww. I’m defo going to try these. ?? Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe ?

    Reply
  3. Michelle

    March 05, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmn, these look divine! Such fabulous ideas for customizing each wrap too. I absolutely adore shrimp like these. I bet they are super tasty in a lettuce wrap. Great ideas.

    Reply
  4. cakespy

    March 07, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Love the combo of rich and fresh, soft and crunchy going on here. These lettuce wraps look incredible.

    Reply
    • ONE armed MAMA

      March 07, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks! It really is all that great flavor and texture contrast that make them so yum.

      Reply
  5. Albert Bevia

    March 07, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    These lettuce wraps are right up my alley! they look so good and tasty, and those seapak butterfly shrimp are a must buy, they look incredible

    Reply

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