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Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Cups

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Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 30 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Shrimp

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
3/4 cupfresh lemon juice
1 stalklemongrass, finely chopped
2 tbspfish sauce
2 tbspfinely chopped ginger
6 basil leaves, torn
1 smallred chili; chopped, seeds out
32 large shrimps; shell on, deveined
2 small headsBoston lettuce
2 green onions; finely chopped
sliced fresh chilis
Thai basil leaves; torn

Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Cups Preparation

Marinade

1. Combine lemon juice, lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger, basil and chili in a medium bowl.

2. Preheat bbq to med-high. Grill shrimp less than 1 minute per side, or until just firm. Immediately add to marinade and toss well. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard shells. Cover and refrigerate shrimp and marinade 4-24 hours.

3. Separate lettuce into individual leaves and select the 16 most cup-like. Evenly distribute pepper to cups and place 2 shrimp in each.

4. Strain marinade, discarding solids. Drizzle some liquid over lettuce cups. Serve cups on a platter, with green onions, chilies and basil in dish alongside DIY garnish.

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Calories Per Serving: 27
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