Shrimp and Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Fresh Dill

December 12, 2024

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medium

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  • Cook the Shrimp:
    • Heat chicken broth in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque.
    • Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the Pan Sauce:
    • Add vinegar to the skillet with the remaining broth and garlic.
    • Let the liquid simmer until it reduces by about one-third, creating a concentrated sauce.
  • Prepare the Shrimp Mixture:
    • Once cooled, remove the tails from the shrimp and chop them coarsely.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, reduced pan sauce, diced cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to mix thoroughly.
  • Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:
    • Spoon the shrimp mixture into clean, crisp lettuce leaves.
    • Sprinkle with a little cheese if desired for added flavor.
  • Serve and Enjoy:
    • Arrange the wraps on a serving plate and serve immediately. These fresh and flavorful wraps are perfect as a light meal or appetizer!
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Ingredients:

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8ounces shrimp thawed, uncooked, peeled, (, tails on)
0.25cup vegetable broth
4cloves garlic minced
2tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cucumber diced, english, peeled
2tablespoons dill fresh, chopped
1small juice from lemon ( 2 T)
8servings salt and pepper to taste
8pieces butter lettuce

Directions

1.
Cook the Shrimp
1. Heat chicken broth in a skillet over medium-high heat. | 2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. | 3. Add the shrimp and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque. | 4. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside to cool.
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2.
Prepare the Pan Sauce
1. Add vinegar to the skillet with the remaining broth and garlic. | 2. Let the liquid simmer until it reduces by about one-third, creating a concentrated sauce.
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3.
Prepare the Shrimp Mixture
1. Once cooled, remove the tails from the shrimp and chop them coarsely. | 2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, reduced pan sauce, diced cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to mix thoroughly.
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4.
Assemble the Lettuce Wraps
1. Spoon the shrimp mixture into clean, crisp lettuce leaves. | 2. Sprinkle with a little cheese if desired for added flavor.
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5.
Serve and Enjoy
Arrange the wraps on a serving plate and serve immediately. These fresh and flavorful wraps are perfect as a light meal or appetizer!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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