Sticky Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These Sticky Shrimp Lettuce Wraps pack 32g protein and just 203 calories per serving — a low-calorie, high-protein option for cutting without hunger. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, functioning as both lunch and anytime protein boost. Build your daily protein count while staying in a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(15g)
- •Chili Paste, Sambal Oelek(15g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Honey(45g)
- •Garlic
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Shrimp(907g)
- •Cabbage, Green
- •Lettuce, Iceberg
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. In a separate small bowl combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sauce to the pan. Once the sauce is simmering, add the shrimp and cook until the sauce thickens and the shrimp is opaque, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3Spoon the cabbage slaw into the lettuce cups and top with the shrimp. Sprinkle with the cilantro and sesame seeds and any remaining sauce, if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
203
calories
32g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 686 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
6 servings per batch · ~185g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sticky Shrimp Lettuce Wraps have per serving?
Each serving contains 32g of protein for just 203 calories, with 3g fat and 12g carbs. This is a high-protein, low-calorie option with minimal fat, ideal for precise macro tracking during cuts.
How long does Sticky Shrimp Lettuce Wraps take to prep?
Marked as quick prep on the stovetop and yields 6 servings per batch. You can prepare multiple days' worth of meals in one kitchen session.
Is Sticky Shrimp Lettuce Wraps good for fat loss?
At 203 calories and 32g protein per serving with only 3g fat, this recipe is built for cutting phases when maximizing protein while keeping calories controlled is the priority. The lettuce wrap base adds volume without macro impact.
