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    Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp


    Source of Recipe


    South Beach Diet Phase 2


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 Tbsp peanut oil
    • 1 lb. large shrimp,peeled,deveined,and coarsely chopped
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
    • 1/4 cup water chestnuts,chopped
    • 1 clove garlic,minced
    • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
    • 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
    • 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
    • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
    • 8 large leaves Boston lettuce
    • Toasted chopped peanuts


    Instructions


    1. Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they are opaque. Remove the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
    2. Add the celery,water chestnuts,garlic,and ginger,and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
    3. Return the shrimp to the wok and add the hoisin sauce,soy sauce,and vinegar. Cook for 1 min.,or until heated through.
    4. Evenly divide the shrimp mixture among the lettuce leaves. Garnish with the peanuts.
    5. 4 servings
 

 

 

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