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Shrimp Lentil Lettuce Wraps

Shrimp Lentil Lettuce Wraps

Entrees

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Lentils

Specialty Diet

Gluten-free

Nutrition

300 calories or less

Cook Time

30 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1/2 cup lentils, green dried
1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
4 green onions chopped (white and green parts)
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tbsps peeled and minced fresh ginger
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsps soy sauce use gluten-free soy sauce to make recipe gluten-free
1 tbsp sesame oil toasted
1/4 cup cilantro fresh
lettuce Bibb; cups for serving

Instructions

Combine the lentils with 1½ cups water in a saucepan over high heat. Once it boils, turn down to a simmer and cook uncovered until the water is almost all the way evaporated and the lentils are tender, about 20 – 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the green onions until they soften, about 2 – 3 minutes.
Add the shrimp, lentils, ginger, and red pepper to the pan. Cook while stirring until the shrimp is pink and cooked all the way through, about 4 – 5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and let cook down for a minute or two. Sprinkle on the cilantro, spoon into lettuce cups, and serve.