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Shrimp and Lentil Lettuce Wraps

This is a fun twist on lettuce wraps that will impress your family for sure! These Shrimp and Lentil Lettuce Wraps could easily be a weeknight meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup green lentils dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • 4 green onions chopped (white and green parts)
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons ginger fresh, peeled and minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper red
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh
  • cups bibb lettuce for serving

Instructions

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  1. Combine the lentils with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over high heat. Once it boils, turn down to a simmer and cook uncovered until the water is almost all the way evaporated and the lentils are tender, about 20 - 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the green onions until they soften, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp, lentils, ginger, and red pepper to the pan. Cook while stirring until the shrimp is pink and cooked all the way through, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and let cook down for a minute or two. Sprinkle on the cilantro, spoon into lettuce cups, and serve.

Notes

  • Gluten-free when using gluten-free soy sauce. 2. We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Shrimp and Lentil Lettuce Wraps Amount Per Serving Calories 239 Calories from Fat 45 % Daily Value* Fat 5g8%Saturated Fat 1g6%Cholesterol 286mg95%Sodium 1639mg71%Potassium 382mg11%Carbohydrates 16g5%Fiber 7g29%Sugar 1g1%Protein 31g62% Vitamin A 215IU4%Vitamin C 8.2mg10%Calcium 188mg19%Iron 4.6mg26% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 239
  • Calories from Fat 45
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 5g
  • 8%
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • 6%
  • Cholesterol 286mg
  • 95%
  • Sodium 1639mg
  • 71%
  • Potassium 382mg
  • 11%
  • Carbohydrates 16g
  • 5%
  • Fiber 7g
  • 29%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 31g
  • 62%
  • Vitamin A 215IU
  • 4%
  • Vitamin C 8.2mg
  • 10%
  • Calcium 188mg
  • 19%
  • Iron 4.6mg
  • 26%