Vietnamese Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 quarts water
1/2 lb thin rice sticks, noodles , softened in hot water to cover and drained
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp
2 tbsp peanut oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf ( fresh coriander)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion top
1/4 cup chopped mint leaf
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
1 head iceberg lettuce or 2 heads boston lettuce, core trimmed, leaves separated, pressed to flatten, rinsed & drained
1 pinch salt & pepper , to taste (for shrimp)
2 tbsp lemongrass paste (for shrimp)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3 limes , juice of
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tbsp grated carrots

Directions:

In a large pot, heat the water until boiling. Add the softened rice stick noodles and swirl in the hot water, then cook until just tender, 10-15 seconds. Drain thoroughly in a colander and rinse under cold water. Clip the noodles into 3 inch lengths and place into a medium serving container.
Chop the fresh herbs and peanuts as above and place each in an individual serving container (small bowl or ramekin).
Peel and de-vein the shrimp, remove the tails. If shrimp are large, cut in to thirds. Season shrimp in a mixing bowl with lemongrass paste (you can use finely chopped fresh lemongrass if available), salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix thoroughly and saute in a large pan with peanut oil until shrimp are just cooked. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and place in a serving container.
To make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, soak the crushed red pepper in lime juice for several minutes Add the garlic, sugar, and fish sauce and stir to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a serving container and add the grated carrots and serve at room temperature Refrigerated, the sauce will keep in a tightly covered container for up to 5 days.
To Serve: Arrange lettuce on a large platter surrounded by the containers of chopped herbs, etc. and dipping sauce. To make a wrap, take a lettuce leaf in hand, place a small bundle of rice stick noodles on the leaf, scoop a large tablespoon of shrimp on to lettuce leaf, then add any herbs that you like. Add a teaspoon of dipping sauce onto the mixture on the leaf and then roll and eat. Delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	424.96 Kcal (1779 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.19g	20%
Cholesterol	3.7mg	1%
Sodium	1583.34mg	66%
Potassium	549.57mg	12%
Total Carbs	69.08g	23%
Sugars	11.31g	45%
Dietary Fiber	6.35g	25%
Protein	9.17g	18%
Vitamin C	28mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	92.3mg	513%
Calcium	156mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.79 Kcal (221 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.64g	20%
Cholesterol	0.46mg	1%
Sodium	196.68mg	66%
Potassium	68.27mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.58g	23%
Sugars	1.41g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	25%
Protein	1.14g	18%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	26%
Iron	11.5mg	513%
Calcium	19.4mg	16%

* 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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