Shrimp and Lentil Lettuce Wraps
This is a fun twist on lettuce wraps that will impress your family for sure! These Shrimp and Lentil Lettuce Wraps could easily be a weeknight meal.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup green lentils dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 4 green onions chopped (white and green parts)
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons ginger fresh, peeled and minced
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper red
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh
- cups Bibb lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Combine the lentils with 1 ½ cups water in a saucepan over high heat. Once it boils, turn down to a simmer and cook uncovered until the water is almost all the way evaporated and the lentils are tender, about 20 - 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the green onions until they soften, about 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, lentils, ginger, and red pepper to the pan. Cook while stirring until the shrimp is pink and cooked all the way through, about 4 - 5 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and let cook down for a minute or two. Sprinkle on the cilantro, spoon into lettuce cups, and serve.
Notes
1. Gluten-free when using gluten-free soy sauce.
2. We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
2. We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp and Lentil Lettuce Wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 286mg95%
Sodium 1639mg71%
Potassium 382mg11%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 215IU4%
Vitamin C 8.2mg10%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 4.6mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.