Teriyaki Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Tasty and Healthy Meal

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and yellow for color)
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
• sesame seeds, for garnish
• sriracha, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, marinate the shrimp with teriyaki sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic for about 20 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
4. Stir in the diced bell peppers and julienned carrots into the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chopped green onions.
6. To assemble the wraps, spoon a portion of the shrimp mixture into each lettuce leaf.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
8. Serve with a side of sriracha for those who enjoy a spicy kick.