Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Vibrant and healthy fresh shrimp spring rolls packed with crisp vegetables and tender shrimp, served with a zesty peanut dipping sauce. Perfect for a light appetizer or a refreshing meal.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 8 rolls

Course: Appetizer, Light Meal

Cuisine: asian, Vietnamese

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Spring Rolls

8 oz cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise if large
8 rice paper wrappers about 8-inch diameter
1 cup rice vermicelli noodles cooked according to package directions, then rinsed with cold water
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced cucumber julienned
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup lettuce leaves such as butter or romaine, torn into pieces

Peanut Dipping Sauce

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
2-4 tbsp warm water to thin to desired consistency

Method

Instructions

Prepare the peanut dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Gradually whisk in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired dipping consistency. Set aside.
Prepare a shallow dish or pie plate with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in the warm water for about 20-30 seconds, or until pliable. Carefully remove it from the water, letting any excess drip off.
Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean, damp surface (like a cutting board or a clean kitchen towel). Arrange about 2-3 pieces of shrimp, a small tangle of noodles, a small amount of carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, and a lettuce leaf near the bottom third of the wrapper.
Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper up over the filling tightly. Then fold in the sides. Tightly roll the spring roll upwards to seal.
Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients until all spring rolls are made.
Serve the fresh shrimp spring rolls immediately with the prepared peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

For best results, work with the rice paper wrappers one at a time, as they can stick to each other and to surfaces if they dry out. You can customize the fillings with other vegetables like bean sprouts or shredded cabbage.