Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup green lentils (dried)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
  • 4 green onions (chopped (white and green parts))
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger (fresh, peeled and minced)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (fresh)
  • cups Bibb lettuce (for serving)

Instruction

  • Combine the lentils with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over high heat. Once it boils, turn down to a simmer and cook uncovered until the water is almost all the way evaporated and the lentils are tender, about 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the green onions until they soften, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp, lentils, ginger, and red pepper to the pan. Cook while stirring until the shrimp is pink and cooked all the way through, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and let cook down for a minute or two. Sprinkle on the cilantro, spoon into lettuce cups, and serve.