Hoisin Shrimp Lettuce Wrap Recipes

HOT 'N SWEET SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Combine sugar, vinegar and ginger in a small pot and bring to a boil, dissolve sugar and turn off heat, reserve.
• In a skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, chili peppers, mushrooms and garlic 3 to 4 minutes then add shrimp and toss 3 to 4 minutes more until pink and firm. Douse the pan with the sweet vinegar, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with cold lettuce for wrapping the hot-sweet shrimp.

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots lengthwise into very thin strips. Slice white parts of green onions; cut each green top in half lengthwise., In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink. Remove from pan., Stir-fry red pepper and carrots in remaining oil 4 minutes. Add white parts of onions; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Add 1/3 cup soy sauce mixture to pan. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp; heat through. Place 1/4 cup rice on each lettuce leaf; top with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture. Drizzle with remaining soy sauce mixture and roll up. Tie each with a green onion strip.

SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
• Serve shrimp mixture in romaine leaves and sprinkle with feta cheese.

HOISIN PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large wok or skillet.
• Cook pork over medium-high heat until pork is opaque.
• Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to turn golden.
• Add garlic, ginger, red pepper, water chestnuts, green onions, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add hoisin and toss to coat.
• Transfer to platter and serve with lettuce leaves.
• To eat, simply fill leaves with pork mixture, and enjoy!

HOISIN SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAP

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl, add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and garlic. Whisk until well combined
• 2. Drain and coarsely chop the water chestnuts. Slice the green onion. Add the water chestnuts and onion to the sauce. Stir to combine. Set aside.
• 3. Coarsely chop the shrimp into 1/2 to 3/4 inch chunks
• 4. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp in an even layer. Cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
• 5. Add the sauce to the skillet. Stir well. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• 6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the shrimp rest in the sauce for 2 minutes.
• 7. Serve by spooning 2-3 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf. Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.

HOISIN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with vegetables in sesame oil over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Stir in hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve in lettuce leaves.

FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first four ingredients and ½ teaspoon of salt. Place chicken in bag, seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Place carrots in a small bowl, pour vinegar mixture over top. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side. Cool slightly; slice into strips. , Divide chicken among lettuce leaves, top with pickled carrots, green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired.