Shrimp Cellophane Wraps with Peanut Sauce

An escape from winter- a break from the heavy comfort food that we so often consume on cold winter days and nights. A fun and unique meal for entertaining. Guests create their own wraps at the table! Recipe easily adjusted for any size group.

Proportions below serve 4.

Ingredients:
Cellophane wraps (sold at most specialty stores, usually found in the Asian or International aisle)
1 large avocado, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
Handful of snow pea shoots
1 cup edamame peas
2 tablespoons of mint, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 handfuls of Watercress, finely chopped
Handful of peanuts

1 pound wild shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper

Peanut sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or chunky, up to you!)
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Method:

Step one: Chop avocado, cucumber, snow pea shoots, watercress, mint and scallions and place in separate bowls for serving. Place peanuts in small bowl for serving.

Step two: Boil 2 cups of water in a small pot, add edamame peas, 3-4 minutes. Drain and place in bowl for serving.

Step three: Season shrimp in salt and pepper. In a small pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Place in bowl for serving.

Step four: Right before sitting down, in a kettle boil 4 cups of water. Once boiling pour into large bowl. (This water will be used for softening the cellophane wraps at the table!)

Peanut Sauce:

Step one: In a small sauce pan heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes.

Step two: Whisk in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, whisk constantly until thickened (about 6-7 minutes).

At the table:

Place individual cellophane wraps in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Once softened place on the individual plates and build your wrap!