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Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, made with sherry, ginger and garlic, are the perfect appetizer or entrée. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

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

Instructions

For the shrimp filling:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Notes

  • This recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms, where I am a contributor. 

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.