Southeast Asian Shrimp with Bibb Lettuce and Herbs

1. 1

   Shell and devein shrimp.

2. 2

   In a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water cook shrimp 3 minutes, or until just cooked through, and drain in a colander.

3. 3

   Cool shrimp slightly.

4. 4

   In a large baking dish chill shrimp in one layer, loosely covered with plastic wrap.

5. 5

   (Shrimp may be cooked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.)

6. 6

   Mince garlic.

7. 7

   Wearing rubber gloves, seed 2 chilies and mince all 3 chilies.

8. 8

   In a bowl stir together garlic, chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water until sugar is dissolved.

9. 9

   (Dipping sauce may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)

10. 10

    Just before serving, assemble hors d'oeuvres: On each lettuce leaf arrange 1 shrimp, 1 mint leaf, and 1 coriander sprig.

11. 11

    Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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