Description
Discover how to make delicious Shrimp Fried Rice Lettuce Cups with this easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) jasmine rice (185 grams)
- 2 cups water (473 ml)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 ml)
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) mixed vegetables, such as peas and carrots (150 grams)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butterhead)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro (optional) (15 grams)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water.
- Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and diced onion.
- Sauté the garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, mixing well with the vegetables.
- Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix everything together.
- Cook for 1-2 more minutes until everything is heated through.
- Spoon the shrimp fried rice into the large lettuce leaves.
- Top with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap jasmine rice for brown rice to boost fiber content.
- Customize veggies with bell peppers or broccoli.
- Enhance flavor with chili flakes or lime juice, or add scrambled eggs or tofu for extra protein.
