VIETNAMESE SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS
Fresh and lively seasonings and herbs make this the best lettuce wraps I've ever tasted. Idea from Nina Simonds' Asian Wraps Book ISBN: 0-688-16300-9
Provided by ScottMona
Categories Vietnamese
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the water until boiling. Add the softened rice stick noodles and swirl in the hot water, then cook until just tender, 10-15 seconds. Drain thoroughly in a colander and rinse under cold water. Clip the noodles into 3 inch lengths and place into a medium serving container.
- Chop the fresh herbs and peanuts as above and place each in an individual serving container (small bowl or ramekin).
- Peel and de-vein the shrimp, remove the tails. If shrimp are large, cut in to thirds. Season shrimp in a mixing bowl with lemongrass paste (you can use finely chopped fresh lemongrass if available), salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly and saute in a large pan with peanut oil until shrimp are just cooked. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and place in a serving container.
- To make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, soak the crushed red pepper in lime juice for several minutes Add the garlic, sugar, and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a serving container and add the grated carrots and serve at room temperature Refrigerated, the sauce will keep in a tightly covered container for up to 5 days.
- To Serve: Arrange lettuce on a large platter surrounded by the containers of chopped herbs, etc. and dipping sauce. To make a wrap, take a lettuce leaf in hand, place a small bundle of rice stick noodles on the leaf, scoop a large tablespoon of shrimp on to lettuce leaf, then add any herbs that you like. Add a teaspoon of dipping sauce onto the mixture on the leaf and then roll and eat. Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 1596.8, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 14, Protein 42.5
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Kall kall Love
[email protected]I love the fact that these lettuce wraps are so customizable. You can make them as spicy or as mild as you like.
Tina Akter
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to use up leftover rice.
M zayd Rajpoot
[email protected]I made these lettuce wraps for a picnic and they were perfect. They were easy to transport and they held up well in the heat.
insolubilis stella
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Meer Hussain
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these lettuce wraps. The shrimp, the mint, and the peanuts are all perfect together.
Mubiru Ivan
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are so versatile. You can add any type of protein or vegetables that you like.
Sibusiso Ndlovu
[email protected]I made these lettuce wraps for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
KING FAIZAN
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to use up leftover shrimp.
Sheldon King
[email protected]I love the fact that these lettuce wraps are so customizable. You can make them as spicy or as mild as you like.
Lily Evans
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to use up leftover rice.
Owen DiGiovanni
[email protected]I made these lettuce wraps for a picnic and they were perfect. They were easy to transport and they held up well in the heat.
Steve Haynes
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Md Raihan Khan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these lettuce wraps. The shrimp, the mint, and the peanuts are all perfect together.
Binay Bro
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are so versatile. You can add any type of protein or vegetables that you like.
Adwoa Portia
[email protected]I made these lettuce wraps for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
S H YouTube channel
[email protected]These lettuce wraps are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. They are also a healthy and refreshing meal.
Scelo Zikhali
[email protected]I love these lettuce wraps! They are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the dipping sauce.
Md rasel Hossain.
[email protected]These lettuce wraps were a hit! They were so fresh and flavorful, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.