Shrimp Fritters Wrapped in Lettuce and Herbs

Ingredients

• 10 ounces small shrimp, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup thinly sliced scallion
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 dried red chili, ground with a mortar and pestle
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons rice flour
• Canola oil, for frying
• 12 cilantro sprigs
• 24 mint leaves
• 12 bibb lettuce leaves
• 2 limes, quartered

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

    119 calories; 10 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 38 milligrams cholesterol; 245 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Makes about 12 fritters

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, scallion, ginger, chili, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar and rice flour.
2. In a heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop the shrimp in flattened golf-ball-size patties into the oil. Fry until golden on all sides, turning once, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. To serve, place a fritter, a cilantro sprig and two mint leaves on a lettuce leaf, sprinkle with lime juice, roll up and eat immediately.

10 minutes