Cashew-Shrimp Lettuce Wraps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cashew sauce
1/4 cup natural smooth cashew butter
1 tablespoon coconut milk
3 tablespoons squeezed fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, thawed if frozen
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup bean sprouts, washed and drained
1/2 cup diced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce (gluten free)
2 tablespoons squeezed fresh lime juice
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
6 leaves boston lettuce, washed

Preparation

In a small bowl or blender, whip the cashew butter, coconut milk 3 tablespoons lime juice, and chili powder together.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, scallions, carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber, sesame seeds, ginger, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and vinegar.
Mix well and let flavors marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Divide the cashew sauce and shrimp vegetable mixture in the center of each leaf and wrap lettuce around filling.
Wrap and serve.