Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

|| 5 MIN READ

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs jumbo Shrimps, peeled and deveined
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 Green onions, chopped + for garnish
  • ½ tablespoon Organic Coconut oil
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Thai Red Curry Paste
  • Large iceberg lettuce leaves or any larger lettuce leaves

Garnish:

  • Chopped fresh Thai basil, cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Dry cilantro leaves

Instructions:

  1. Wash, peel and deveine all the shrimps, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, grated ginger, sea salt and green onions. Mix it well, and allow it to marinate for 15 minutes (if you marinate it longer, place it in the fridge).
  3. Heat Xtrema 10” Skillet for a couple minutes at medium temperature. Add ½ tablespoon of coconut oil, and let it melt.
  4. Add shrimps carefully in the hot oil, and cook for about 20-30 seconds on each side. Season the shrimps with pinch more of Sea Salt.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon or more of RED curry paste, stir to coat the shrimp, place the lid on and cook for 3 minutes; Remove from the heat, but keep the lid on until ready to be served.
  6. Wash the lettuce, and pat dry with paper towels.
  7. Garnish the sauce with sesame seeds, dry cilantro and/or Fresh cilantro, Thai basil or parsley and chopped green onions.
  8. Serve the shrimps in the skillet along with the lettuce and dipping sauces on the side.

NOTE

  • Shrimps could be replaced with chicken breast, cut into strips.
  • For the best results, use fresh shrimps.
  • You may use Thai GREEN curry paste as a substitute.

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Holly Bergstrom

Holly Bergstrom

Holly Bergstrom is the Brand Engagement Manager at Xtrema Cookware, and she oversees the creative direction of the company! Holly is passionate about minimizing toxic exposure and living a healthy and vibrant life form the inside out. Holly enjoys cooking, educating, and creating healthy meals for her friends and family. She desires to help every home and kitchen relearn how to slow down, be present, and cook with intention and simplicity. You can follow Holly on @livefreeandveg.

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