Minced Shrimp in Lettuce Wrappers Recipe

Name: Minced Shrimp in Lettuce Wrappers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; One 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1 scallion, trimmed and chopped; 1 small fresh hot red chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced, or a few pinches of hot red pepper flakes; 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 pound water chestnuts, preferably fresh, trimmed, peeled, and chopped; 3/4 pound small shrimp, peeled and minced; 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated; Hoisin sauce for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 scallion, trimmed and chopped
1 small fresh hot red chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced, or a few pinches of hot red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1/4 pound water chestnuts, preferably fresh, trimmed, peeled, and chopped
3/4 pound small shrimp, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
Hoisin sauce for serving

1
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic, ginger, scallion, and chile and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
3
Add the red pepper and water chestnuts and cook until bright and crisp, about 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the shrimp, wine, soy sauce, and oyster sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is pink and the sauce bubbling, about 4 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with sesame oil.
6
Assemble the dish while eating: take a piece of lettuce, spread some hoisin sauce in it, and top with a spoon or two of the shrimp mixture.

218

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, One 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced, 1 scallion, trimmed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Minced Shrimp in Lettuce Wrappers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Minced Shrimp in Lettuce Wrappers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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