Appetizer: Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp

Just like your favorite restaurant appetizer.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health benefits of Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp peanut oil
1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 cup chopped celery stalks
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger
8 leaf large lettuce leaves
1/4 cup slices waterchestnuts
1 lb large shrimp
1/4 cup peanuts
1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. In nonstick 12" skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot.

2. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes or just until opaque throughout, stirring constantly. With slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.

3. To same skillet, add celery, water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger, and cook 2 minutes, until celery is tender-crisp, stirring.

4. Return shrimp to skillet; stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook 1 minute or just until mixture is heated through. Remove skillet from heat.

5. Evenly divide shrimp mixture among lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with peanuts.

6. Note: recipe from Good Housekeeping.

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