Prawns Noodles In Lettuce Cups Recipes

SHRIMP MANGO LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice and garlic. Add the olive oil and cilantro, then whisk until it's all mixed together.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl, pour in half of the lemon-cilantro dressing and stir to coat. Place in the fridge to marinate for 20 minutes or up to a couple hours.
• Add the avocado to the bowl with the rest of the dressing.
• Dice up the mango: Slice off both halves around the pit, score the flesh inside the skin and invert the skin to pop out the good stuff. Then, slice off the mango pieces so they fall into the bowl with the avocado. Add the red onion and some salt and pepper and gently mix it all together.
• To serve, arrange 4 shrimp in the center of each lettuce leaf and spoon the mango-avocado salad on top. Sprinkle chives over the top to make 'em extra pretty.

MINCED CHICKEN & PRAWN LETTUCE PARCELS

Steps:

• Soak the glass noodles in boiling water and leave for 5 mins, then drain and run under cold water. Using scissors, cut into little pieces. Heat the oil in a wok, add the garlic, chilli and lemongrass and fry until fragrant. Add the green beans and carrot, and stir-fry for 2 mins until the vegetables lose their rawness but maintain their crunch.
• Add the chicken mince and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon while mixing with the vegetables. Once the chicken turns opaque and starts to cook through, add the prawns. Season with oyster and fish sauce, and pepper, and cook for 1-2 mins.
• Add the noodles, mix well, cook for 1 min more making sure that the chicken and prawns are cooked. Add the rice wine vinegar, mix well and turn off the heat. Set aside and cool for 10 mins.
• Peel the leaves off the lettuce carefully. If using iceberg lettuce, use scissors and, following the curve of the leaf, cut away the green floppy edge. You will be left with a firmer section, which acts like a cup. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the lettuce and sprinkle liberally with peanuts. Squeeze a little lime juice all over before serving.

PRAWNS & NOODLES IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a large heatproof bowl.
• Cover with boiling water and stand for 5 mins, drain.
• Cook under cold running water, drain well.
• Put the noodles, prawns, carrot, shallots and sprouts into a large bowl.
• Combine the sweet chili sauce, lime juice and fish sauce, and pour over the noddle mixture. T.
• oss to combine.
• Divide the lettuce leaves among plates and top with the noodle mixture.
• Serve immediately.