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Spicy Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Cups (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
Spicy seared shrimp is wrapped in lettuce cups with refreshing additions like cucumbers and lime for a light and flavorful warm weather meal.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine
Asian
Servings
2
people
Equipment
Large nonstick pan
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1/3
cup
hot chili paste
such as Sambal Oelek
1
tbsp
honey
1/4
cup
rice vinegar
3
tsp
sesame oil, divided
1
garlic clove, minced
1
tbsp
fish sauce
1
lb
large shrimp
Kosher salt
2
tbsp
avocado oil
For serving:
2
Persian cucumbers
1
head of Boston Bibb lettuce, separated
1/2
cup
fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2
cup
roasted cashews, chopped
1
lime, quartered
Flaky sea salt
Instructions
Whisk hot chili paste, honey, fish sauce, vinegar, garlic, and 2 tsp of sesame oil in a medium sized bowl.
Add shrimp, toss to coat, and transfer to fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
Heat 1 tbsp. avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Working in two batches if needed, arrange shrimp in skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.
Turn shrimp over and cook for another 30-60 seconds. The marinade will have darkened as the sugars caramelized, don't worry about that.
Transfer shrimp to a platter and reserve any leftover sauce.
To serve:
Arrange cucumbers on platter next to shrimp and season with salt and 1 tsp sesame oil.
Arrange lettuce leaves and cilantro on platter so that each component is visible and easily accessible.
Place diced cashews in a small bowl.
Drizzle remaining sauce in the pan over the shrimp and finish with a squeeze of lime.
Serve and enjoy!
Keyword
paleo, Shrimp, summer, tacos
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