Name: Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 5-inch lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 1 Thai chile, thinly sliced; ½ cup fresh lime juice; ½ cup fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled ginger; 1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; Cooked white rice, Little Gem lettuce leaves, sliced cucumber or julienned carrot, lime wedges, mint or basil sprigs, and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

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This marinade recipe works with any other quick-cooking shellfish or seafood—try scallops or squid. Just be sure to stick to the 30-minute marinade in any case, since going longer can toughen the flesh.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 small shallot, finely chopped

1 5-inch lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

1 Thai chile, thinly sliced

½ cup fresh lime juice

½ cup fresh orange juice

2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled ginger

1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt

1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Cooked white rice, Little Gem lettuce leaves, sliced cucumber or julienned carrot, lime wedges, mint or basil sprigs, and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk shallot, lemongrass, chile, lime juice, orange juice, ginger, and salt in a small bowl. Reserve half of marinade for serving; cover and leave at room temperature until ready to use. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Step 2
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill shrimp until lightly charred and cooked through, 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil; season with salt, if needed.
Step 3
Serve shrimp with rice, lettuce, cucumber or carrot, lime wedges, mint or basil, sesame seeds, and reserved marinade for making lettuce cups.

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Grilled Citrus-Shrimp Lettuce Cups

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