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Mottahedeh's Tobacco Leaf Dinnerware: Prawn and Noodle Lettuce Wrap Dish

Wonton Noodle-Wrapped Prawn Lettuce Wrap


  • Author: Rafe Vencio

Description

Perfect for a lunch or light Mediterranean dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb prawns or any large wild-caught shrimp, about 8 to 12 pieces
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked overnight
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 cups frying oil, or as needed
  • 1 small bag fresh wonton noodles
  • 1 large head Boston or Bibb lettuce
  • 2 large jalapeños, sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 small bunch fresh radishes, sliced
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 4 small Kirby cucumbers, sliced
  • Microgreens, for garnish
  • 1 bottle sesame ginger dressing, or anything similar that you prefer

Instructions

  1. Peel and devein prawns (heads can remain or be removed depending on preference). Season with salt, pepper, and curry powder.
  2. Skewer through with bamboo keeping the prawn straight, cut off excess bamboo leaving a short handle. Bundle and straighten a small bunch of wonton noodles and wrap them around each prawn.
  3. Heat oil at around 350 to 380 degrees for frying; shallow-fry prawns in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan.
  4. Fry each side for at least 4 minutes and the noodles are deep golden brown. You can cut one open and check for doneness.

To assemble:

  1. Place a prawn on a couple of lettuce leaves and top with avocados, jalapeños, radishes, cilantro, toasted sesame, cucumbers, and microgreens. Drizzle dressing as desired.

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