Author Notes
This is a fun way to make shrimp without applying heat. The flavors are bright and thai inspired. The shrimp Inside crisp and buttery bib lettuce cups make a perfect eating vessel and is just refreshing... and delicious of course.
A Mango margherita compliments this recipe very well! —Teefor2
Ingredients
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10-15
medium raw shrimp
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2 cups
Freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 tablespoon
orange zest
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1 tablespoon
sweet chili sauce (siracha works)
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1 pinch
sea salt
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1 tablespoon
chopped cilantro
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1
head of bib lettuce
Directions
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Wash and rinse the bib lettuce and break off nice large leaves to use as "cups"
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Peel and devein the shrimp and give a good rinse in cold water. Chop into half inch pieces. Juice the limes and add the shrimp. Allow to "cook" or sit for about 20 minutes.
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Drain the shrimp lime mixture and add the chili sauce, orange zest, cilantro, and salt to the shrimp. Serve in the lettuce cups.
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