Asian Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

The last time I was this excited about shrimp was when I came across these. It's not often you have everything in the house for something not only decent but delectable! Well, this past weekend we had a simple BBQ with just burgers, corn on the cob & a favorite Artichoke Dip. But I needed to do a little somethin' somethin' that I could get excited about.  I came across this recipe from Paula Deen but I tweaked it so much I will just write it as my own but link you to the original here.

These were so good as an appetizer that I had them as my main meal this evening for something quick, easy & deliciously satisfying!!!

3 tblsp fresh lime juice
1 tblsp vegetable oil
1 tblsp sesame oil
2 tblsp soy sauce, divided
1 tsp ginger
1-2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined (or chicken)
1/2 bell pepper, green or red or orange
1/4 cup onion or scallions
1 tblsp hoisin sauce
1 pkg romaine lettuce, trimmed to make little cups (or Bibb)
Sweet garlic chili sauce for garnish (optional)
Slivered almonds or lightly salted roasted peanuts (optional)

In medium bowl, combine lime juice, 1 tblsp vegetable oil, sesame oil, 1 tblsp soy sauce, ginger & garlic. Add shrimp & marinate in fridge for 30 minutes.

Heat medium skillet with cooking spray. Add bell pepper & onion. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add shrimp & marinade & cook for 3 minutes until shrimp are pink. Do not overcook. Take off heat. Stir in 1 tblsp soy sauce & 1 tblsp hoisin sauce.

Using a slotted spoon, spoon a few tblsp into each romaine lettuce cup. Add a little chili sauce & garnish with either slivered almonds or roasted peanuts.

{1st time I made them with some slivered almonds for crunch}

{2nd time was with some roasted peanuts. Both yum}

{My Thoughts}

I bought the already prepared romaine lettuce equivalent to one head of lettuce. I trimmed them even further to make a small cup that fits in the palm of your hands. Use the remaining for salad! Since the shrimp mixture is a wet one, I purposely say to use a slotted spoon to fill your lettuce wraps, but you may want to use a tiny spoon to put just a little of the marinade in your wrap as well. 

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