Bánh Mì Tôm

Bánh Mì Tôm is a low-carb Vietnamese breakfast dish that features shrimp marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs and spices, served on crisp lettuce leaves instead of bread. This refreshing and flavorful dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 200 grams, peeled and deveined
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large (for wrapping)
• Cucumber - 100 grams, julienned
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Radish - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, minced garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a pan over medium heat and add sesame oil. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
3. While the shrimp is cooking, prepare the vegetables by julienning the cucumber and carrot, and slicing the radish.
4. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the chopped coriander and mint.
5. To serve, take a large lettuce leaf and place a few shrimp in the center, then top with cucumber, carrot, and radish. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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