Shrimp in Lettuce-Leaf Wrappers Recipe

Shrimp in Lettuce-Leaf Wrappers Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves
  • Toasted pine nuts or chopped peanuts (optional)
  1. In a wok or large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they are opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, water chestnuts, garlic, and gingerroot to the wok, and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. Return the shrimp to the wok and add the hoisin sauce, tamari or soy sauce, and the vinegar. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  4. Divide the shrimp mixture among the 8 lettuce leaves. Roll each leaf around the filling and serve. Garnish with the pine nuts or peanuts, if desired.