Guys don't like salad, that's pretty much a statement of fact. Not sure if we were born with some anti-lettuce gene but nonetheless most guys I know try to avoid the stuff. Well in my household salad avoidance is not really an option so the task is making the salad good/interesting without pouring a pint of ranch dressing on top. Which leads me to making Shrimp Lettuce Rolls, which is basically a salad rolled up in rice paper. The concept is not unique, you've probably had them at your local Thai or Asian fusion hangout. However, they are so cheap and easy their is no reason not to make them at home.
The key ingredients are Rice Paper (found at the Asian Mkt), lettuce, basil, steamed shrimp and something to dip them in like soy or ponzu sauce.
Just soak a rice paper in hot water for 10 seconds then fill with shredded lettuce, basil and top with a steamed peeled shrimp. Roll it up tight and your done.
Once you master the basic the possibilities are endless: you can use more basil, less lettuce or other herbs such as mint. Also, some shredded carrot or celery would be a nice addition.
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