How to Make Gochujang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for summer? Look no further than these Gochujang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps. This recipe combines the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with the light and refreshing taste of lettuce wraps, making it an ideal dish for a hot summer day.

Gochujang, a Korean chili paste, adds a spicy and savory kick to the shrimp, while the crisp lettuce leaves provide a cooling contrast. This combination of flavors and textures makes these lettuce wraps a s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ cup julienned cucumber
  • ¼ cup julienned carrot
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 8 leaves butterhead lettuce
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 wraps

  • Heat butter and sesame oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in white parts of green onion and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and honey; toss to coat.
  • Stir cucumber, carrot, green parts of green onion, and sesame seeds together in a small bowl.
  • Top lettuce leaves with shrimp mixture and cucumber mixture. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    96 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 137mg