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Shrimp Spring Rolls are fresh, light, crunchy, and packed with flavor. If you’ve never made them before, don’t worry. I’ll walk you through the simple steps to make these delicious rolls in just minutes.
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Why You’ll Love This Shrimp Spring Roll Recipe
- Fresh & Healthy – Loaded with crisp veggies, rice noodles, and shrimp.
- Quick & Easy – Simple ingredients and easy to assemble.
- Budget-Friendly – Homemade spring rolls cost a fraction of what you’d pay at a restaurant!
Spring Roll Ingredients
- Rice Paper Wrappers – These thin, translucent wrappers can be found in the Asian aisle or refrigerated section at your grocery store.
- Shrimp – I like to use large, cooked shrimp.
- Rice Vermicelli Noodles – These thin, white noodles add great texture.
- Veggies – I use julienned carrots, bell peppers, baby cucumbers, and green onions.
- Herbs – Fresh cilantro, basil, and mint leaves add fresh flavor to each bite.
- Lettuce- Butter lettuce gives a nice crunch and slightly sweet taste.
Additional Add-Ins
- Red cabbage – Adds crunch and a pop of color.
- Avocado – Creamy and delicious! Avocado is always a good idea. I always use avocado in my fresh veggie spring rolls.
- Bean sprouts – A great way to add crunch without overpowering the other flavors.
- Jalapeños – If you like heat, add some sliced jalapeños.
- Tofu – A great plant-based protein option. You can season it however you like.
- Protein – If shrimp isn’t your thing, or you want to add variety to your appetizer selections, try thinly sliced beef, pork, or chicken.
How to Make Shrimp Spring Rolls
Step 1: Make the Dipping Sauce
This dipping sauce is so good! I always start by preparing the sauce so the flavors can meld while I prepare the rolls. Mix all of the ingredients together and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve your rolls.
Step 2: Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers
- Fill a shallow dish, like a pie dish, with lukewarm water.
- Quickly dip a rice paper wrapper into the water for about 5-10 seconds.
- Place it onto a clean surface – it’ll soften as you assemble the roll.
Step 3: Assemble the Spring Rolls
- Place shrimp in the center of the wrapper.
- Add a small handful of noodles, fresh herbs, and veggies on top.
- Place a lettuce leaf on top to hold everything together.
Step 4: Roll it Up
- Fold the sides of the wrapper in, then roll it like a burrito.
- Serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Tips for Working with Rice Paper Wrappers
- Soak Properly: The rice paper wrappers come dried. You have to submerge them in water, but only for 5-10 seconds or they get to soft and will be hard to work with.
- Don’t Overfill: A little goes a long way! Overstuffed rolls will tear.
- Seal Well: Make sure to tuck everything in tightly so your rolls don’t fall apart.
“Love spring rolls and this recipe was easy and so tasty! Can’t wait to make again!”
-Brandy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between spring rolls and fresh spring rolls?
Fresh spring rolls are made with rice paper and served fresh, while some spring rolls (like Chinese-style spring rolls) are fried.
What is the difference between egg rolls and spring rolls?
Spring rolls are wrapped in a thinner wrapper and are filled with fresh veggies. Egg rolls are made with a thicker wrapper and the fillings are cooked.
What is the best sauce for spring rolls?
I love to eat shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce, but sweet chili sauce is a very close second. Hoisin sauce is also a great option.
How I Store Shrimp Spring Rolls
- Prepare Ahead – I like to prepare the vegetables ahead of time and store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Assemble Fresh – When ready to serve, prepare the spring rolls fresh for best results.
- Storing Leftovers – If you do need to store leftovers, wrap each shrimp roll tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Store the peanut sauce separately for up to a week.
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Let’s Make Shrimp Spring Rolls!
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Shrimp Spring Rolls are bright, fresh, and flavorful. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions for an elegant appetizer in minutes.
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Ingredients
- 10 spring roll wrappers
- 8 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to package directions
- ½ pound shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, tail off
- 2 carrots, julienne cut
- 1 red bell pepper, julienne cut
- 2 cucumbers, julienne cut
- 4 green onions, cut into strips
- 10 leaves butter lettuce
- mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and basil leaves
For the Peanut Sauce
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ½ cup water
- chopped peanuts to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut sauce by mixing together all the ingredients in a bowl. Let chill in the fridge while you prepare the spring rolls.
- Fill a shallow dish, like a pie dish, with water. Quickly dunk the spring roll wrapper into the water and place it on your work surface. Add shrimp to the middle of the wrapper.
- Layer rice noodles, cilantro, mint, basil, and veggies on top of the shrimp.
- Add lettuce on top of the veggies. Roll the spring roll like you would roll a burrito, tucking the ends in. Serve immediately with peanut dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 886mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3002IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
Love spring rolls and this recipe was easy and so tasty! Can’t wait to make again!
These are easier to make than I thought! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you for the spring roll recipe. Looks easy and yummy.