Sichuan Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves Recipe

Name: Sichuan Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water; 2 teaspoons Shallot Oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 tablespoon bean sauce; 3/4 pound shrimpshelled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup finely diced water chestnuts; 1 jalapeno chile, minced (with seeds); 3 tablespoons crisp shallots; 12 iceberg lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
3/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water
2 teaspoons Shallot Oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon bean sauce
3/4 pound shrimpshelled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup finely diced water chestnuts
1 jalapeno chile, minced (with seeds)
3 tablespoons crisp shallots
12 iceberg lettuce leaves

1
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Set a wok over high heat for 30 seconds.
3
Add the Shallot Oil and stir to coat the wok.
4
When a wisp of white smoke appears, stir in the ginger and bean sauce.
5
Add the shrimp and stir, then add the red and green peppers, water chestnuts and jalapeno and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
6
Make a well in the center of the wok, pushing everything up the sides slightly; stir the sauce and add it to the well.
7
Stir in the shrimp and vegetables and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in the Crisp Shallots and serve with the lettuce leaves.

180

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Protein

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ketchup, 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry, 3/4 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Sichuan Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves 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.

Sichuan Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves

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