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More about Emily →Sticky, sweet, just the right amount of heat Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are one of those dinners that feel way fancier than the effort they actually take. Bold glaze, crispy shrimp, cold crunchy lettuce. Done in under 20 minutes.
Last September, right when the evenings started cooling down but I still couldn’t face anything heavy, this became my reset dinner the one I’d throw together on a tired Tuesday when decision fatigue had already won the day. After testing it more times than I can count, the trick is getting that honey sriracha glaze hot enough to caramelize fast without overcooking the shrimp. That little char? That’s everything.
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Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps That Make Dinner Feel Special and New
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps offer a bold and sticky honey sriracha glaze perfect for a spicy shrimp recipe. This easy dinner idea is great for weeknight dinner or a fun family dinner that comes together fast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups jasmine rice cooked
- 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 2 cups asparagus chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- 1 lb raw shrimp deveined and thawed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce GF if necessary
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha depending on spice preference
- 3 tablespoon honey
- Optional for topping peanuts or cashews green onions sesame seeds
Instructions
- Begin cooking the rice using your preferred method if it is not already prepared so it’s ready when the shrimp is done.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté chopped asparagus and red bell pepper for about 4 to 5 minutes until they soften. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Dry the shrimp with paper towels and toss them in the cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and warm it over medium heat. Lay the shrimp out in a single layer and cook each side for 1 to 2 minutes until they turn opaque and are cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and honey. Let the mixture simmer while stirring occasionally for 5 to 6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add shrimp and cooked vegetables back to the skillet, tossing everything to coat with the sauce evenly.
- Serve the coated shrimp and veggies hot over rice and add optional toppings like green onions, peanuts, or cashews if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the veggies in this recipe Other great additions are snow peas carrots green beans onion and mushrooms You can also use thinly sliced chicken breast for this recipe instead of shrimp If you don’t love a spicy sriracha sauce use less sriracha If you prefer your sauce to be thicker you can mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tsp cold water and whisk it into the sauce Make it gluten-free use a gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos or tamari in place of the soy sauce Make it vegetarian use tofu or a mix of your favorite vegetables
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7oz + ¾ cup jasmine rice
- Calories: 372kcal
- Sugar: 15.3g
- Sodium: 1171mg
- Fat: 6.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g + 2.6g
- Carbohydrates: 57.3g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Protein: 21.4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are the kind of dinner that makes a tired Tuesday feel like you actually tried. The glaze is sticky and bold, the shrimp cook in minutes, and the whole thing lands on the table before anyone can complain they’re hungry.
Low effort, minimal cleanup, and nothing too heavy perfect for those in-between evenings when you’re not quite ready for anything slow-cooked yet. One pan, one sauce, done.
What You’ll Need
Every ingredient here is a workhorse. Nothing fussy, nothing hard to find.
- Raw shrimp deveined, thawed, and patted dry for the best sear
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder the secret to a slightly crisp coating that holds the glaze
- Honey and Sriracha your sweet-heat duo; adjust the Sriracha to your crew’s heat tolerance
- Low-sodium soy sauce and rice wine vinegar these two balance the glaze and keep it from tipping too sweet
- Asparagus and red bell pepper they soften quickly and add both color and crunch
- Jasmine rice serves as the base; start it first so everything finishes at the same time
Note: Optional toppings like peanuts, cashews, green onions, and sesame seeds are small additions that make a real difference in texture.
How to Make It
One skillet, four stages it moves faster than you’d expect.
- Start your jasmine rice first so it’s ready when the shrimp is done.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and red bell pepper, cook 4–5 minutes until tender, then set aside.
- Pat the shrimp completely dry and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet, heat it, then cook the shrimp in a single layer 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside once cooked through.
- Without washing the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and honey. Stir and simmer 5–6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the shrimp and vegetables to the pan. Toss everything until well coated. Serve over rice with your toppings of choice.
Pro Tip: Let the sauce bubble long enough to caramelize slightly before adding the shrimp back in that’s where the flavor really locks in.
Can You Make Honey Sriracha Shrimp Ahead of Time?
You can prep parts of this in advance, but the shrimp is best cooked fresh. The vegetables and sauce can both be made a day ahead and stored separately in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, sear the shrimp, warm everything together, and serve.
Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat so the shrimp don’t turn rubbery.
Easy Swaps and Adjustments
This recipe is built to flex. A few simple swaps keep it in rotation all season.
- Swap shrimp for thinly sliced chicken breast the same sauce and timing work well
- Replace asparagus or bell pepper with snow peas, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, or onion
- Use coconut aminos or tamari instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free
- Sub tofu and extra vegetables to make it fully vegetarian
- For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 2 teaspoons cold water and stir it in while simmering
- Cut back on Sriracha to 1 tablespoon for a milder, more family-friendly version
Why My Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Are Finally Worth Sharing
Honest confession: I made these honey sriracha shrimp lettuce wraps at least six times before they tasted the way I imagined them. The first batch was way too sweet, the third was borderline weaponized heat, and somewhere around batch five I finally nailed the shrimp timing. What you’re getting today is the version that made my family go quiet at the dinner table the good kind of quiet.
FAQs ( Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps )
Can I use frozen shrimp for honey sriracha lettuce wraps?
Yes, frozen shrimp works well – just make sure it is fully thawed and patted dry before coating in cornstarch so it cooks evenly.
How spicy are honey sriracha shrimp lettuce wraps?
The heat level depends on how much sriracha you add – use 1 tablespoon for mild heat or 2 tablespoons for a spicier sweet and spicy sauce.
What lettuce works best for shrimp lettuce wraps?
Butter lettuce or romaine leaves hold the filling well without tearing – choose large, cup-shaped leaves for the easiest wrapping.
Can I make honey sriracha shrimp lettuce wraps ahead of time?
Cook the shrimp, vegetables, and sauce ahead and store them separately – assemble this dish just before serving so the lettuce stays crisp.
What do you serve with honey sriracha shrimp lettuce wraps?
This meal is complete on its own, but jasmine rice pairs especially well – top with peanuts, cashews, green onions, or sesame seeds for extra texture.
These Honey Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps come together in under 20 minutes and somehow still feel like a real dinner sticky glaze, crispy shrimp, and cold crunchy lettuce doing all the right things at once.
One trick worth remembering: let that honey sriracha sauce bubble long enough to caramelize before the shrimp go back in that’s where the magic locks in. Not quite hot enough for your crowd? Pull back the Sriracha to one tablespoon and it mellows beautifully. Leftovers reheat gently in a skillet over low heat so nothing turns rubbery a small detail that makes all the difference the next day.
If you try these, I’d genuinely love to see how they land at your table drop a photo in the comments or tag me, because your version might just be better than mine. Did you swap in chicken? Load up on the peanuts? Tell me everything. Here’s to dinners that help you get back into a rhythm one sizzling pan at a time.
