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Sweet and spicy shrimp with lime wedges on a plate.

Imported Recipe

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Nikole Berg
Craving a quick dinner? This sweet and spicy shrimp recipe is ready in 25 minutes with bold flavor and minimal effort.
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Ingredients

For the spicy shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon oil any neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 tablespoon sriracha adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice or lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated not powdered
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Lettuce Wraps

  • 1 head romaine or butter lettuce
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • ½ cucumber julienned
  • ¼ red bell pepper julienned
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds optional, for topping

Spicy Mayo Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • A squeeze of lime juice

Instructions

  • Spicy shrimp sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. Set aside.
  • Spicy Mayo: Mix all the ingredients for the spicy mayo sauce in a small bowl. Set it aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
  • Pour the honey sriracha sauce over the shrimp. Toss well and cook for another 1–2 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly and coat the shrimp.
  • To assemble lettuce wraps: Place lettuce leaves on a plate. Fill each with a few shrimp and top with carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper. Drizzle with the spicy mayo, and sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, lime wedge and sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately.
  • We also love this shrimp served over rice with spicy mayo drizzled over!

Notes

  • 5 ounces per serving is an estimate 
  • Use butter lettuce, romaine or Boston lettuce for the perfect wrap texture — soft yet sturdy.
  • For extra crunch, add shredded cabbage or crushed peanuts.
  • You can swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or salmon using the same sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 5oz | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 16717IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg