Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 175.2
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 172.4 mg
- Sodium: 573.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 60.4 g
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Introduction
This impressive appetizer wraps hot and spicy shrimp in cool and crisp lettuce. Save any leftovers for a light yet satisfying lunch the next day. From the South Beach Diet Cookbook. This impressive appetizer wraps hot and spicy shrimp in cool and crisp lettuce. Save any leftovers for a light yet satisfying lunch the next day. From the South Beach Diet Cookbook.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/4 c water chestnuts, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, fresh minced
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
8 large leaves of Boston lettuce
2 Tbsp toasted chopped peanuts to garnish, optimal
Tips
Peanuts are not included in the nutritional info.
Directions
Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over the medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they are opaque. Remove the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
Add the celery, water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp -tender.
Return the shrimp to the wok and add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
Evenly divide the shrimp mixture among the lettuce leaves.
Garnish with the peanuts.
Serving Size: Makes about 4 servings
Add the celery, water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp -tender.
Return the shrimp to the wok and add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
Evenly divide the shrimp mixture among the lettuce leaves.
Garnish with the peanuts.
Serving Size: Makes about 4 servings