Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Shrimp lettuce wraps loaded with fresh veggies and juicy shrimp. The peanut sauce is exceptional and surprisingly simple. Lettuce wraps are a low carb, healthy dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 head of Boston lettuce
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado (sliced into strips)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced into strips)
- 1/2 small bunch of cilantro
- 1 medium carrot (cut into matchsticks)
- 1/2 cup Lowfat sesame ginger dressing ((We use Newman's Own Brand*))
- 1 1/2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
Steps
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Rinse and pat dry your shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 Tbsp olive oil to a large hot non-stick skillet. Once oil is hot, add shrimp and sauté on med/high heat 2 min per side or just until cooked through then transfer to a plate.
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Cut your cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks. Slice your avocado into strips, cut cilantro springs in half.
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Make your peanut dressing, combine 1/2 cup sesame ginger dressing with the 1 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter in a mason jar or tupperware with tight fitting lid. Shake thoroughly until smooth.
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To assemble lettuce wraps, place the lettuce cups on a platter, add several strips of carrot and cucumber, sliced avocado, 2 shrimp and a couple of large sprigs of cilantro. Drizzle the top with the peanut dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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