Asakusa Inspired

Five years ago if you asked me if I liked sushi I would have, like many people I know, would have turned my nose up and answered w/ a resounding "no". However, my husband has loved sushi for years and at his urging I finally tried it. Well, it was love at first bite, and now not only am I hooked but I would consider it one of my favorite foods. And yes, I do eat some things raw, and they are fabulous! Plus, our 7 year old is also a sushi fanatic and we are so proud to be passing the enjoyment onto him. So most of the time if it's a special occasion and we are choosing some place to eat, 9 times out of 10 I will pick our favorite sushi place, Asakusa. During our most recent meal there we tried a new appetizer and I was totally inspired. It wasn't anything fancy, just teriyaki shrimp grilled on skewers,and they were so delicious. Simple, but elegant they are the reason I came up with this meal at home. Maybe one of these days I'll get really brave and try my hand at making sushi too!

Teriyaki Shrimp Lettuce Cups
2 heads leaf lettuce
1 (12oz) bag frozen (71/80 size) shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined (feel free to use fresh if possible)- thawed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. teriyaki sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 c. shredded carrot
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned
Soy Sauce, optional

Wash and dry lettuce. Separate leaves and remove tough ends. In a large ziploc bag place thawed shrimp, garlic, teriyaki, salt and pepper. Allow to marinate in fridge for 1-2 hours. Preheat grill to medium Place shrimp on skewers. Spray grill w/ non stick spray. Grill shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.When ready to assemble, play 3-4 shrimp on lettuce leave, a few carrots and 2 slices of cucumber. Add a few drops of soy, if desired, roll and enjoy!

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