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Shrimp Prawn San Choy Bau Recipe

Experience a taste of authentic Asian cuisine with this vibrant Shrimp Prawn San Choy Bau recipe! Succulent shrimp and prawns are stir-fried with aromatic ginger, garlic, and chili, then nestled into crisp lettuce cups for a refreshing and flavourful appetizer or light meal. Perfect for a birthday dinner, a Chinese feast, or any special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Serves 4-6 as an appetizer or 2-3 as a main course.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 341.2 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp Prawn San Choy Bau

  • 1 large head butter lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 pound raw shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • 2 minced cloves garlic
  • 1 inch minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
  • 1-2 finely chopped red chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Hoisin sauce for drizzling

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How to Make Shrimp Prawn San Choy Bau

  1. Wash and separate 1 large head of butter lettuce leaves.
  2. Thoroughly dry lettuce leaves with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Set aside.
  4. If using large shrimp (about 1 pound), peel and devein them, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  6. Add 2 chopped scallions (white and light green parts), 2 minced cloves garlic, and 1 inch minced ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  7. Add 1 pound shrimp/prawns, 1/2 cup water chestnuts (sliced), and 1-2 red chilies (finely chopped, adjust to taste). Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Add 1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup bean sprouts, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Stir until combined.
  9. Pour in the reserved stir-fry sauce and toss briefly. Remove from heat.
  10. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
  11. Arrange the lettuce cups on a platter.
  12. Fill the lettuce cups with the shrimp mixture.
  13. Serve immediately with hoisin sauce for drizzling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

5g

Carbs

12g

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