Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 14
Healthy and Delicious Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

240 g large shrimp , shell removed , deveined and cut into small pieces
8 large lettuce leaves
1 teaspoon minced young ginger
cooking oil
80 g canned bamboo shoots , chopped finely
60 g sweet onions , chopped finely
60 g Chinese celery or 60 g coriander , chopped finely
40 g water chestnuts , chopped finely ( optional )
4 canned shiitake mushrooms , chopped finely
1/4 egg white
1/2 tablespoon rice wine
1 teaspoon cornflour
salt
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
sugar
pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornflour , dissolved with water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
180
Sugar
2g
Fat
5g
Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps is a Chinese-inspired dish that is both healthy and delicious. The dish is essentially shrimp stir-fry that is wrapped in lettuce leaves. The shrimp filling is flavored with ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce, and the vegetables provide a refreshing crunch. This recipe is perfect for those who are on a low-carb or low-fat diet, looking for a healthy yet tasty meal option. The dish is also great for dinner parties or as a light lunch option. Serve it with some chili garlic sauce for a spicy kick.

Instructions

1.Heat some cooking oil in a wok. Add the chopped ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
2.Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink.
3.Add the bamboo shoots, onions, celery/coriander, water chestnuts, and shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
4.In a separate bowl, combine the egg white, rice wine, cornflour, salt, chicken stock, sesame oil, sugar, and pepper. Mix well.
5.Add the egg white mixture to the wok and cook for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
6.Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
7.Take one lettuce leaf, spoon some shrimp mixture on top, and wrap the lettuce around the shrimp. Repeat with remaining lettuce leaves and shrimp mixture.

PROS

Shrimps are a great source of protein and, when combined with lettuce, make a low-carb and low-fat dish.

The recipe includes a variety of vegetables, providing a range of vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Some people may find the lettuce wrap too messy to eat.

The recipe requires a lot of chopping, which can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimps are an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.
Lettuce is low in calories and carbohydrates while being high in fiber and vitamins such as folate, and vitamins A and K.
Bamboo shoots are rich in fiber, and water chestnuts are high in potassium and vitamin B6.

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