Ginger Shrimp, Mango Ribbon & Avocado Lettuce Wraps #RSC |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. A healthy appetizer or light entree perfect for a warm weather lunch or dinner. Spiced shrimp accented with mangoes, avocadoes, vegetables and an island inspired dressing, tightly rolled in crisp leaves of bibb lettuce. I had an issue with the computer program entering the recipe for the island ranch dressing. The recipe is entered below. Please enjoy. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
18 medium shrimp |
2 teaspoons smoked paprika |
2 teaspoons lemon pepper |
1 teaspoon ginger powder |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
12 bibb lettuce |
2 mangoes, peeled, thinly shaved into ribbons |
2 avocados, peeled, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup chives, cut into 1 inch lengths |
1/2 cup carrot, thinly cut into sticks |
1/4 cup cilantro leaf |
1/4 cup mint leaf |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted |
1/2 cup hidden valley® original ranch® dressing, recipe below |
lime wedge |
12 sprigs fresh cilantro |
1 cup hidden valley® original ranch® dressing |
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce |
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled, minced |
1 tablespoon shallot, minced |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
2 teaspoons lemon zest |
1/4 teaspoon cumin |
Directions:
1. 1. Place the shrimp onto a flat tray; mix with olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, ginger and kosher salt. Evenly rub the spice blend onto the shrimp, cover the tray with saran and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
2. 2. Generously spray an oven proof baking dish with nonstick vegetable cooking oil; arrange the shrimp in an even layer, lightly spray the surface of the shrimp with additional vegetable oil.
3. 3. Place the baking dish into a 350 degree oven and bake for 8 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the oven, allowing the shrimp too slightly cool but are still warm.
4. 4. Wash the lettuce leaves; dry well between multiple layers of absorbent paper towels, to assemble:.
5. a. Place the lettuce leaves onto a flat surface.
6. b. Top each lettuce leaf attractively with mango ribbons, avocado, chive and carrot sticks, cilantro and mint leaves. Arrange the vegetables across the length of each lettuce leaf leaving approximately 1/4 inch border around the perimeter of each leaf.
7. Celsius Arrange 3 shrimp halves on top of the vegetables; sprinkle of few toated sesame seeds over eac lettuce leaf.
8. d. Using a squirt bottle generously drizzle the Island Ranch Dressing over the surface of each lettuce leaf. Place any remaining dressing into a decorative dish to be served as an accompaniment with the lettuce wraps.
9. e. Tightly roll each lettuce leaf in a burrito style, slightly fold the edges of each lettuce leaf into the center of each wrap to help secure into a tight bundle.
10. f.Arrange the lettuce wraps on a decorative serving platter, serve with the dish of dressing. Garnish the platter with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs.
11. 1. Place all remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well with a whisk.
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