Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
279 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Chinese
Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, made with sherry, ginger and garlic, are the perfect appetizer or entrée. Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1/2 pound Shrimp deveined and cut into small, bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated or finely minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic grated or finely minced
Vinaigrette
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons carrots grated or finely minced
- 2 tablespoons scallions cut at an angle
- 12-24 leaves butter lettuce
- crispy chow mein noodles or rice noodles
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Instructions
For the shrimp filling:
- Heat the sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, water chestnuts, salt and paprika, cook for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Add the sherry, ginger and garlic. Continue to cook until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the dressing:
- In a small container or bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon zest and sherry vinegar. Set aside or if making in advance, place in a container and refrigerate.
To assemble:
- Place a spoonful of shrimp mixture onto two doubled up pieces of butter lettuce. Top with a drizzle of the dressing and then desired toppings.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- This recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms, where I am a contributor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
765mg
(32%)
Potassium
1266mg
(36%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
17600IU
(352%)
Vitamin C
26.2mg
(29%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
7.7mg
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1266mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 17600IU | 352% |
| Vitamin C | 26.2mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 7.7mg | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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