Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves with Serrano-Mint Sauce
Posted On September 11, 2014
Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves with Serrano-Mint Sauce
Persons
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (about 36), peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 leaves green curly leaf lettuce
- Chili oil, for drizzling, optional
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Serrano-Mint Sauce:
- 1 cup tightly packed mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 serrano chiles, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp in oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until just cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will be tough and rubbery.
- Remove from the grill.
- Place about 3 shrimp in each lettuce leaf. Drizzle with the Serrano-Mint Sauce and with a little chili oil, if desired. Sprinkle with a few cilantro leaves. Roll up the lettuce leaves, and eat immediately.
- Serrano-Mint Sauce:
- Place all ingredients, except for salt, in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Season, to taste.
Notes
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Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves with Serrano-Mint Sauce
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving: | ||
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Calories | 212.03 kcal | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 11.96 g | 18.4% | |
Saturated Fat 1.14 g | 5.7% | |
Trans Fat 0.06 g | ||
Cholesterol 142.88 mg | 47.6% | |
Sodium 1359.19 mg | 56.6% | |
Total Carbohydrate 8.55 g | 2.9% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.26 g | 9% | |
Sugars 3.12 g | ||
Protein 17.37 g |
Vitamin A 15.99 % | Vitamin C 16.86 % | |
Calcium 12.78 % | Iron 19.22 % |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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