Shrimp Fritters Wrapped in Lettuce and Herbs Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fritters Wrapped in Lettuce and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces small shrimp, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 dried red chili, ground with a mortar and pestle; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons rice flour; Canola oil, for frying; 12 cilantro sprigs; 24 mint leaves; 12 bibb lettuce leaves; 2 limes, quartered

Servings: persons

10 ounces small shrimp, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 dried red chili, ground with a mortar and pestle
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons rice flour
Canola oil, for frying
12 cilantro sprigs
24 mint leaves
12 bibb lettuce leaves
2 limes, quartered

1
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, scallion, ginger, chili, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar and rice flour.
2
In a heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat.
3
When the oil is hot, drop the shrimp in flattened golf-ball-size patties into the oil.
4
Fry until golden on all sides, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
To serve, place a fritter, a cilantro sprig and two mint leaves on a lettuce leaf, sprinkle with lime juice, roll up and eat immediately.

235

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 10 ounces small shrimp, peeled and chopped, 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, 2 teaspoons minced ginger, 1 dried red chili, ground with a mortar and pestle, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Fritters Wrapped in Lettuce and Herbs 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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