Bang Bang Shrimp in Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Bang Bang Shrimp in Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 2 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying; 1/2 pounds Cleaned Large Shrimp, Prefrozen Or Fresh; 1 whole Medium Red Pepper; 1 whole White Onion; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Avocado; 1 head Iceberg Lettuce; 1 whole Lime Juice For Squeezing; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Thai Sweet Chili Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Franks Red Hot Or Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce

Servings: persons

1 whole Egg, Beaten
1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
2 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying
1/2 pounds Cleaned Large Shrimp, Prefrozen Or Fresh
1 whole Medium Red Pepper
1 whole White Onion
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Avocado
1 head Iceberg Lettuce
1 whole Lime Juice For Squeezing
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1/4 cups Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
1 Tablespoon Franks Red Hot Or Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce

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Put the beaten egg in a bowl.
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Put the bread crumbs in another bowl.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium high heat.
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Oil is hot enough when a crumb bubbles and browns when you drop it in the oil.
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Dredge shrimp in the egg.
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Then dredge the shrimp in the breadcrumbs.
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Place shrimp in oil and fry till golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
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Place shrimp on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
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Clean and chop up the red pepper and onion.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add peppers and onions and saute till soft and onion is translucent.
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Make sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and Franks Red Hot.
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Set aside.
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Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/4-inch slices.
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Assemble taco by tearing off a full leaf of lettuce, spoon some peppers and onions onto the bottom of the leaf, next place your fried shrimp and lastly your avocado slices.
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Drizzle with chili sauce.
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Squeeze lime juice over the top for a citrus tang.
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Pick up the lettuce wrap and dig in!

1490

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Egg, Beaten, 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs, 2 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying, 1/2 pounds Cleaned Large Shrimp, Prefrozen Or Fresh, and more.

Yes, Bang Bang Shrimp in Lettuce Wraps falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bang Bang Shrimp in Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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