Papaya Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup lime juice
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh thai basil or 1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pickled jalapeno pepper, minced (or less , to taste)
1/2 tsp brown sugar , to taste
1 small papaya, peeled and cubed
1/2 lb cooked and shelled small baby shrimp
fish sauce , to taste
24 butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

In a non-reactive bowl, mix together the lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil or cilantro, green onion, garlic, jalapeno, and brown sugar.
Stir in the cubed papaya and shrimp, then the fish sauce to taste.
Pour into shallow dish and surround with the butter lettuce leaves.
Use the lettuce leaves to scoop up the papaya mixture and hold to eat.
Good additions are cooked bean threads, thinly sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, or perhaps bean sprouts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	122.42 Kcal (513 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.74g	7%
Cholesterol	62.9mg	21%
Sodium	133.32mg	6%
Potassium	199.27mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.07g	3%
Sugars	3.87g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	9.73g	19%
Vitamin C	24.2mg	40%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	36.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.46 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.01g	7%
Cholesterol	66.51mg	21%
Sodium	140.98mg	6%
Potassium	210.71mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.65g	3%
Sugars	4.1g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	3%
Protein	10.28g	19%
Vitamin C	25.6mg	40%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	38.6mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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