Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lemon, juiced; salt; 12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 small green apple, julienned; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 small kirby cucumber, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 small jalapeno, sliced into rings; 1 scallion, chopped; fresh ground black pepper; 4 large bibb lettuce; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/2 lemon, juiced
salt
12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 small green apple, julienned
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small kirby cucumber, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 small jalapeno, sliced into rings
1 scallion, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
4 large bibb lettuce
4 sprigs fresh cilantro

1
Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters with water. Add the lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and then drop the shrimp into the boiling water, cook until the shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
While shrimp cooks, create an ice bath. Drain the shrimp and place in the ice bath. Once cooled, drain the shrimp and pat off any excess water. Set aside.
3
Combine the vinegar, apples, carrots, cucumbers, jalapenos and scallions in a bowl. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
4
To assemble the wraps, lay out the lettuce leaves. Divide the poached shrimp and salad among the leaves. Top each with a sprig of cilantro.
5
To prepare ahead of time, pack the lettuce, shrimp and 1/4 cup salad in separate containers and assemble when you're ready to eat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lemon, juiced, salt, 12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps

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