These honey garlic shrimp lettuce wraps are perfect for nights when you want something lighter but still filling. The shrimp cook quickly, get coated in a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce, and are tucked into crisp lettuce with fresh toppings.
They come together fast and honestly feel a little more fun than the usual weeknight dinner. Everyone can build their own wraps at the table, which always makes dinner feel easier and a little less stressful.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Light but still satisfying
- Quick enough for busy weeknights
- Sweet-savory honey garlic flavor everyone loves
- Easy to customize with different toppings
- Feels fresh without feeling boring
- Great for lunches or easy dinners
Quick Tips Before You Start
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking so they brown better
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Use sturdy lettuce leaves that won't tear easily
- Toss the shrimp in the sauce right before serving
- Prep the toppings while the shrimp cook to make dinner faster
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Shrimp
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic
- Honey
- Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Wraps
- Butter lettuce, Bibb lettuce, or romaine hearts
- Optional: green onions, avocado, sesame seeds
How to Cook the Shrimp for Honey Garlic Wraps
Season the shrimp lightly and cook them in the air fryer until just opaque and cooked through. Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them toward the end so they stay juicy and tender.
While the shrimp cook, make the honey garlic sauce on the stovetop. Once everything is ready, toss the shrimp gently in the warm sauce and serve right away in crisp lettuce leaves with your favorite toppings.
I usually prep all the toppings while the shrimp cook so dinner comes together really fast at the end.
Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them toward the end so they stay juicy and tender. My Air Fryer Shrimp guide has extra timing tips if you're still figuring out shrimp in the air fryer.
Stovetop Instructions
If you prefer, you can cook the shrimp on the stovetop instead. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil, then cook the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Once cooked, toss the shrimp in the warm honey garlic sauce and serve right away.
Helpful Tips
- Use sturdy lettuce leaves so they don't tear while eating
- Add toppings right before serving for the best texture
- Keep the sauce light so the wraps don't get messy
- Let everyone build their own wraps at the table
- Don't overcook the shrimp or they can turn rubbery quickly
- Butter lettuce works especially well because it bends easily without breaking
Shrimp can overcook quickly, especially smaller ones. My guide on how long to cook shrimp in the air fryer can help if you're unsure about timing.
What to Serve With Honey Garlic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These lettuce wraps are light and fresh, so I like pairing them with simple sides that make dinner feel complete without making it too heavy.
Easy weeknight sides
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Quinoa or coconut rice
- Air fryer asparagus
- Air fryer carrots
Make it a fuller dinner
- Air fryer sweet potatoes
- Serve with a simple cucumber salad
- Simple tomato and avocado salad
For kids or hungrier eaters
- Extra shrimp on the side
- Warm tortillas
- Rice bowls with the same shrimp and toppings
How to Store Honey Garlic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Leftovers
Store the shrimp, lettuce, and toppings separately so everything stays fresh and crisp.
- Shrimp: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Lettuce and toppings: store separately for the best texture
- Reheat the shrimp gently before serving
These are best assembled fresh, but the shrimp work great for quick lunches the next day too.
FAQs
Butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, or romaine hearts work best because they're sturdy but still flexible. Iceberg also works if you want extra crunch.
Butter lettuce, Boston lettuce, or romaine hearts work best because they're sturdy but still flexible. Iceberg also works if you want extra crunch.
Let the shrimp cool slightly before adding them to the lettuce and keep any sauce light or on the side.
Yes. You can serve the shrimp plain and let kids build their own wraps with toppings they like.
Yes, especially if you add extra shrimp or serve them with a simple side.
Yes, swap the butter for olive oil or a dairy-free alternative.
Want More Easy Honey Garlic Recipes?
- Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Honey Garlic Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner for a hands-off dinner
- Honey Garlic Shrimp Bowl for easy meal prep lunches
- Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
Love Shrimp Recipes
- Air Fryer Shrimp a complete guide to cook shrimp in the air fryer
- Want something less sweet? Old Bay shrimp is a great option when you're craving a more classic seafood flavor.
- If your family likes a little heat, Cajun shrimp is an easy way to switch things up while keeping dinner quick.
- Shell-on shrimp usually stay a little juicier during cooking and work well when you want more of a seafood-style dinner.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
These honey garlic shrimp lettuce wraps are an easy weeknight dinner made with juicy shrimp, crisp lettuce, and a quick homemade honey garlic sauce. Ready fast and perfect for lighter meals.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Lettuce Wraps
- 1 head butter lettuce, Bibb lettuce, or romaine hearts, leaves separated
- Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, avocado slices
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove shrimp from the air fryer immediately to avoid overcooking.
- While the shrimp cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Add cooked shrimp to a large bowl and pour the warm honey garlic sauce over the shrimp.
- Gently toss to coat evenly.
- Spoon shrimp into lettuce leaves.
- Top with shredded carrots, cucumber, and any optional toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Air Fry the Shrimp
Make the Honey Garlic Sauce
Combine and Assemble
Notes
- Use sturdy lettuce leaves so they hold the shrimp without tearing.
- Keep toppings fresh and crunchy to balance the sweet-savory sauce.
- Serve right away for the best texture.
- Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer at 320°F for 2–3 minutes and assemble lettuce wraps fresh.
- Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 3Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 461mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 40g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.
