Mindful Sodexo 
Crisp lettuce leaves stuffed with seared hot honey sesame shrimp and cucumber and mango relish served with jasmine rice
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 300, Carbs: 55g , Protein: 16g, Fat: 3.5g, Sat. Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 730mg, Fiber: 4g
Prep Time: 20 to 25 minutes Cook time: 25 to 35 minutes Yield: 4 servings; 2 lettuce wraps, 1 lime wedge, and 2/3 cup rice per serving
Sesame Hot Honey Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Mango Cucumber Salsa
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup finely chopped mango
- 1 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
- 1/4 cup very finely chopped red onion
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Jasmine Rice
- 3/4 cup jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
Hot Honey Sesame Shrimp Filling
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup finely chopped matchstick carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons very finely chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons very finely chopped ginger
- 1/2 cup very finely chopped drained & rinsed water chestnuts
- 8 ounces chopped large (26-30 per pound) shrimp
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot honey sauce
Sesame Hot Honey Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
- 8 romaine lettuce leaves, washed and trimmed
- 2 cups hot honey sesame shrimp filling
- 2 cups mango cucumber salsa
- 1 tablespoon hot honey sauce
- 8 teaspoons chopped cilantro
- 8 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 lime cut into 4 wedges
- 2 2/3 cups steamed jasmine rice
To Prepare Hot Honey Sauce:
- Combine honey and crushed red pepper flakes in a small pot.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the liquid has slightly evaporated.
- Strain well through a fine strainer and discard the pepper flakes (see Chef Tips before discarding).
- Stir vinegar into the honey until well combined. Cool to room temperature. If not using immediately, keep it covered in the refrigerator; warm the sauce slightly to loosen it before enjoying it.
To Prepare Hot Honey Sesame Shrimp Filling:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the mushrooms, carrots, peppers, garlic, and ginger and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add the water chestnuts and shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are almost fully cooked.
- Add the soy sauce, vinegar, and hot honey. Toss to combine and lower the heat, being careful not to burn. Cook for 30 seconds or until the liquid is almost gone. Keep warm until ready to use. This filling is also delicious cold. To enjoy cold, cool it quickly and keep it in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
To Prepare Mango Cucumber Salsa
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To Prepare Jasmine Rice:
- 1. Rinse rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- 2. Place rice and listed water in a covered 1 to 2-quart pot. Cook, covered, over medium heat until the water comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. You may need to occasionally uncover the rice to prevent the pot from boiling over.
- 3. If using a rice cooker, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- 4. Remove from the heat and keep covered; cooked rice should be cooled and refrigerated if not being eaten within an hour.
To Assemble Sesame Hot Honey Shrimp Lettuce Wraps:
- 1. Place 2 romaine leaves on a plate.
- 2. Top each leaf in order with:
- 1/4 cup cooked shrimp mixture
- 1/4 cup cucumber mango relish
- 3/8 teaspoon hot honey drizzle
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- 1 teaspoon green onion
- 3/8 teaspoon sesame seeds. - 3. Serve with 1 lime wedge and 2/3 cup jasmine rice, and enjoy immediately!
Chef Tips:
- 1. - Consider using a small food processor to chop your produce more quickly.
- All components except the rice can be made for a quick and delicious meal the day before.
