Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Name: Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt, to taste; 1 medium onion, diced; ½ cup (1 stick) butter; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 lime; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Lettuce cups, for serving

A fresh, light, and flavorful appetizer with a little heat!

Total time

16 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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As seen on Episode 223

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Essentials · serves 6

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt, to taste 1 medium onion, diced ½ cup (1 stick) butter 1 Tbsp honey 1 lime ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Lettuce cups, for serving

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The preparation

5 steps, about 16 minutes start to finish.

01
Season the shrimp with the smoked paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt.
02
Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2–3 minutes per side.
03
Drizzle the shrimp with the honey and toss with the juice of the lime to finish.
04
Arrange the shrimp in lettuce cups.
05
Top with chopped cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges.

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“For a variation, swap the lettuce cups for mini tortillas to make shrimp tacos.”

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