Hot and Juicy Shrimp with Spicy Garlic and Ginger Sauce

medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

garlic cloves, finely minced

crushed dried mint, or fresh

red pepper flakes

sweet paprika

finely minced ginger

to 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice

small red onion, diced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper,

green onion scallions, chopped, for serving

lettuce for serving