Shrimp Fritters Wrapped in Lettuce and Herbs
- Total Time
- 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 10ounces small shrimp, peeled and chopped
- ¼cup thinly sliced scallion
- 2teaspoons minced ginger
- 1dried red chili, ground with a mortar and pestle
- 1tablespoon fish sauce
- 2teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ½teaspoon kosher salt
- ½teaspoon sugar
- 2teaspoons rice flour
- Canola oil, for frying
- 12cilantro sprigs
- 24mint leaves
- 12bibb lettuce leaves
- 2limes, quartered
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
100 calories; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 5 grams protein; 148 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, scallion, ginger, chili, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar and rice flour.
- Step 2
In a heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop the shrimp in flattened golf-ball-size patties into the oil. Fry until golden on all sides, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. To serve, place a fritter, a cilantro sprig and two mint leaves on a lettuce leaf, sprinkle with lime juice, roll up and eat immediately.
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Comments
These are really fantastic and very easy. I used a good ground Cole powder and added a little Old Bay Seasoning. Try them!
Awesome flavor!
I'm so surprised there are no notes on this recipe. I've been making it for years, and it's fantastic.
I am with you there Julie. A firm favorite in my home.