For the Lettuce Wraps:
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
8 oz mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cucumber, sliced into strips
1/2 small bunch of cilantro
green onions
1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup Lowfat sesame ginger dressing, (We use Newman's Own Brand*)
1 1/2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter, room temperature
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.
Cut your cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks. Slice your avocado into strips, cut cilantro springs in half.
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.
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.
Calories: 399
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 285mg
Sodium 1528mg
Potassium 619mg
Carbohydrates 11g
Fiber 5g
Protein 27g
Calcium 204mg
Iron 3.6mg