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title: Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/vietnamese-style-shrimp-lettuce-wraps-68a31cccc2a56b1414da6d50
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Shellfish
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Fish
  - Peanuts
tags:
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - Kid Friendly
  - New Ingredient
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 8
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the fresh, bright Vietnamese flavors; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding extra herbs or sauce.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, though a few noted it took longer than the stated 15 minutes.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Noodle%20Recipes/Rice%20Noodles/vietnamese-style-shrimp-lettuce-wraps.avif"
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@shredded carrots{1%cup}
@rice wine vinegar{2%tbsp}
@vermicelli noodles{2%oz}
@lime{1%unit}
@scallions{2%stalks}
@baby lettuce{2%heads}
@cilantro{1%bunch}
@shrimp{6%oz}
@garlic powder{½%tsp}
@korean chili flakes{¼%tsp}
@brown sugar{1%tbsp}
@soy sauce{1%tbsp}
@ponzu sauce{2%tbsp}
@peanuts{2%tbsp}
@oil{1%tbsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. In a #large bowl{}, combine @shredded carrots{1%cup}, half the @rice wine vinegar{2%tbsp}, ½ tsp @sugar{1%tsp}, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Microwave ~{30%seconds}. Set aside to pickle, tossing occasionally.

Once water is boiling, add @vermicelli noodles{2%oz}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{4-6%minutes}. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; divide between two serving bowls. While noodles cook, trim and slice @scallions{2%stalks}, separating whites from greens. Quarter @lime{1%unit}. Trim and discard root end from @baby lettuce{2%heads}; separate leaves. Pick @cilantro{1%bunch} leaves from stems; discard stems.

Rinse @shrimp{6%oz} under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, scallion whites, @garlic powder{½%tsp}, salt, pepper, and as many @korean chili flakes{¼%tsp} as you like. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque ~{2-3%minutes}. Stir in half the @soy sauce{1%tbsp}, half the @ponzu sauce{2%tbsp}, 1 tbsp @brown sugar{1%tbsp}, and a splash of water. Cook until shrimp are cooked through ~{1%minutes}. Divide saucy shrimp between bowls with noodles.

In a #small bowl{}, whisk together remaining ponzu sauce, remaining rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and juice from two lime wedges. Place lettuce leaves, cilantro leaves, scallion greens, @peanuts{2%tbsp}, pickled carrots (draining first), and remaining lime wedges in separate serving bowls. Serve family style alongside saucy shrimp noodles and ponzu-lime sauce for dipping and drizzling.