PAPAYA SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Papaya Shrimp Lettuce Wraps image

These are a tasty and quick addition to a casual lunch, perfect for friends sitting around and chatting and eating together! Make sure to have plenty of moist napkins nearby. ;)

Provided by Julesong

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 79.7, Sodium 424.1, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 9.4

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