Easy low-calorie Buffalo shrimp lettuce wraps are satisfying without weighing you down. This quick buffalo shrimp recipe delivers the ideal balance of heat and crunch and can be ready in under 15 minutes.
Why Make These Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These buffalo shrimp are tangy, perfectly spiced, and crisp. They cook in minutes using just a few pantry staples, making them ideal for a light dinner or an easy lunch. They’re picky-eater approved and adaptable for different tastes.
Serve the shrimp in romaine or butter lettuce leaves, tuck them into a tortilla, or pile them over rice or greens. The flavor works well with many sides and sauces.
If you want to cut calories further, skip the ranch drizzle. Still, the crunch of raw celery and red onion adds a bright contrast that completes the wraps. They pack well for lunches and make a flavorful, low-effort meal to share.
Ingredients Needed For Buffalo Shrimp
- Shrimp. Large, raw, peeled and deveined.
- Seasoning. Paprika, salt, cracked black pepper.
- Olive oil. A neutral, high-quality olive oil for cooking.
- Buffalo sauce. Use your favorite prepared hot sauce or buffalo sauce for convenience.
- Garlic. Sliced cloves for quick flavor.
- Celery. Finely chopped for topping and crunch.
- Red onion. Finely chopped for brightness.
- Romaine or butter lettuce. Leaves for wrapping the shrimp.
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing. Optional — use a little for extra creaminess or omit to reduce calories.
Steps To Make This Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
Step One. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb large shrimp and 3 sliced garlic cloves. Season with 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper. Cook, turning once, until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and toss shrimp with 1/4 cup prepared buffalo sauce to coat.
Step Two. Assemble the wraps: place a portion of buffalo shrimp into the center of a romaine leaf. Top with chopped red onion (about 3 tbsp), chopped celery (about 1/4 cup) and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing (about 3 tbsp) if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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Equipment
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1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- ¼ cup prepared buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- 3 tbsp chopped red onion
- 4-8 whole romaine lettuce leaves
- 3 tbsp ranch dressing, optional
Instructions
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In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and sliced garlic. Cook, flipping once, until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from heat, add buffalo sauce, and toss to coat.
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Assemble wraps: place shrimp in the center of a romaine leaf, top with red onion, celery, and a drizzle of dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
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