Papaya Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These are a tasty and quick addition to a casual lunch, perfect for friends sitting around and chatting and eating together! Make sure to have plenty of moist napkins nearby. ;)
Steps
In a non-reactive bowl , mix together the lime juice , balsamic vinegar , basil or cilantro , green onion , garlic , jalapeno , and brown sugar.
Stir in the cubed papaya and shrimp , then the fish sauce to taste.
Pour into shallow dish and surround with the butter lettuce leaves.
Use the lettuce leaves to scoop up the papaya mixture and hold to eat.
Good additions are cooked bean threads , thinly sliced cucumber , julienned carrot , or perhaps bean sprouts.
Ingredients
lime juice, balsamic vinegar, thai basil, green onion, garlic, pickled jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, papaya, baby shrimp, fish sauce, butter lettuce leaves