Description
Delightful sweet chili shrimp wrapped in crisp lettuce, perfect for gatherings and quick meals.
Ingredients
- 500g (about 1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are well coated in the glaze.
- In a bowl, combine shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped green onions to make the slaw.
- To assemble, place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture into a lettuce leaf and top with the crunchy slaw. Serve immediately.
Notes
Prepare the slaw ahead of time for better flavor. Use crisp lettuce leaves like romaine for the best texture.
