Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 Tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 Tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 tsp sugar; 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped shallots (substitute onion if needed); 1 minced jalapeno pepper; 1.5 pounds peeled medium shrimp; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 large head green lettuce, leaves washed and peeled; 1 cup brown or white rice

Servings: persons

1
Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on stove.
2
Combine lime juice, fish sauce and sugar.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat a large wok or saute pan over high.
5
Add oil, swirl to coat.
6
Add shallots (or onion), garlic, and jalepeno to wok and stir fry for 30-60 seconds.
7
Add shrimp and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
8
Stir in juice mixture.
9
Serve with lettuce leaves, rice, and cilantro on the side.
10
Put rice, shrimp, and cilantro in the lettuce leaf, roll, and eat!
11
Everyone makes their own.
12
Note: if you have kids, stir fry the Jalapeno separately from the other ingredients and serve it in a separate bowl like the Cilantro.
13
The Jalapenos are a must have for adults, but a bit spicy for kids.

424

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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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 Tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe 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!