Papaya Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Julesong's Note:

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. ;)

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1⁄3; cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup chopped fresh Thai basil or ¼ cup cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• 2 cloves garlic , finely minced
• 1 pickled jalapeno pepper , minced (or less, to taste)
• ½ teaspoon brown sugar , to taste
• 1 small papaya , peeled and cubed
• ½ lb cooked and shelled small baby shrimp
• fish sauce , to taste
• 24 butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a non-reactive bowl, mix together the lime juice, balsamic vinegar, basil or cilantro, green onion, garlic, jalapeno, and brown sugar.
2. Stir in the cubed papaya and shrimp, then the fish sauce to taste.
3. Pour into shallow dish and surround with the butter lettuce leaves.
4. Use the lettuce leaves to scoop up the papaya mixture and hold to eat.
5. Good additions are cooked bean threads, thinly sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, or perhaps bean sprouts.

Reviews

[KauaiCarolAnn]

Fabulous! I also mixed ahead to let flavors come together. Used romaine since buter lettuce is scarce and pricey out here in the islands. So crisp, light & refreshing.

[Bergy]

How could this recipe been missed since 2002 - It is wonderful. Refreshing and tasty. I served it as an appetizer. Made it in the AM to be served at 3PM - I wanted the Cilantro & flavors to meld Thanks for posting a definite do again recipe Julesong! Added note It is so good you can serve this as a salad with the lettuce under it - It was wonderful after letting it sit all day in thefridge