Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps

Name: Bahn Mi Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 1/2 lemon, juiced; salt; 12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 small green apple, julienned; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 small kirby cucumber, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 small jalapeno, sliced into rings; 1 scallion, chopped; fresh ground black pepper; 4 large bibb lettuce; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lemon, juiced
salt
12 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 small green apple, julienned
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small kirby cucumber, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 small jalapeno, sliced into rings
1 scallion, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
4 large bibb lettuce
4 sprigs fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters with water. Add the lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and then drop the shrimp into the boiling water, cook until the shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
2

While shrimp cooks, create an ice bath. Drain the shrimp and place in the ice bath. Once cooled, drain the shrimp and pat off any excess water. Set aside.
3

Combine the vinegar, apples, carrots, cucumbers, jalapenos and scallions in a bowl. Season the salad with salt and pepper.
4

To assemble the wraps, lay out the lettuce leaves. Divide the poached shrimp and salad among the leaves. Top each with a sprig of cilantro.
5

To prepare ahead of time, pack the lettuce, shrimp and 1/4 cup salad in separate containers and assemble when you're ready to eat.