Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps Recipe

Name: Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 14 egg white; ½ tablespoon rice wine; 1 teaspoon cornflour; salt; ⅓ cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon salt; sugar; pepper; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon cornflour, dissolved with water

Servings: persons

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
14 egg white
½ tablespoon rice wine
1 teaspoon cornflour
salt
⅓ cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
sugar
pepper
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornflour, dissolved with water

1
Mix bomboo shoots, sweet onions, chinese celery, water chestnuts and mushrooms together in a bowl.
2
Leave the vegetables mixture aside.
3
Mix egg white, rice wine, cornstarch and a dash of salt together in a separate bowl and pour it over into the vegetables mixture above.
4
Parboil these quickly and drain.
5
Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan.
6
Stir-fry the ginger until fragrant.
7
Add in the vegetables mixture to stir-fry.
8
When vegetables are about ready, add in the stock, sesame oil, dash of salt, sugar and pepper to season.
9
Add in the shrimps.
10
Stir-fry till the shrimps are just cooked, then add in the cornstarch solution to thicken.
11
Stir until the mixture is quite dry.
12
Remove into a plate.
13
To serve, scoop a portion of the shrimp mixture onto a lettuce leaf, then wrap them in.

690

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 240 g large shrimp, shell removed,deveined and cut into small pieces, 8 large lettuce leaves, 1 teaspoon minced young ginger, cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps 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.

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Lettuce Wrapped Shrimps

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Variations & substitutions

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