Shrimp spring rolls have fresh, bright flavors and a crispy crunch of the veggies. They are made by wrapping shrimp, fresh vegetables, and herbs in rice paper sheets. They come together so quickly and they taste amazing.
Shrimp Spring Roll Ingredients
Wrappers – Spring roll rice paper wrappers are very thin and have a clear see-through appearance. You can find these in the Asian aisle at your local grocery store. They may also be in the refrigerator section. Shrimp – Large shrimp that is already cooked. Make sure the shrimp is peeled and deveined before using it. Noodles – Rice vermicelli noodles are very thin and have a white coloring. Veggies – Carrots, peppers, baby cucumbers, and green onions are all washed and sliced ahead of time. Herbs – Cilantro, basil, and mint leaves add intense flavor to each bite. Lettuce- Butter lettuce is a sweeter type of lettuce with a thick lettuce that has a nice crunch to it. Butter lettuce is a darker green compared to ice burg or other lettuce types.
More Filling Ideas
Red cabbage – A crunchy and healthy way of adding cabbage to the roll. Plus the purple coloring is pretty shown through the wrapper! Avocado – Slice the avocados lengthwise to lay flat in the spring rolls. Bean sprouts – These seem to not have too much flavor but they are always a great filling and healthy for you. Jalapeños – Take it up a notch and slice jalapenos in the shrimp spring rolls. This will give it a bit of spiciness. Tofu – Tofu tastes a little bland with not a lot of flavor but the texture is amazing. It is a great substitute for meat. You can add flavoring to it to help enhance the flavor. Protein – Beef, pork, or chicken thinly sliced meat adds more depth and filling to the shrimp spring rolls.
Steps to Make Shrimp Spring Rolls
Make the sauce ahead of time. This gives the flavors time to blend together, and give the sauce a rich, creamy texture. Carefully wet the wrappers then assemble the shrimp spring rolls. Serve immediately!
Peanut Dipping Sauce
This peanut dipping sauce is so good, that I could literally eat it with a spoon. It comes together so quickly and you likely have a lot of the ingredients on hand. This sauce is made with peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, sriracha, water, and chopped peanuts. Add everything to a bowl and then whisk everything together and you are good to go! If you make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap until you are ready to serve. When you take it out of the fridge, you may have to water it down. Stir it well and then use a little bit of milk, water, fresh lime juice, or hoisin sauce to thin it out.
Working with Rice Paper Wrappers
Tips for Making Shrimp Spring Rolls
Prepare in advance – It is best to have the vegetables, shrimp, and noodles prepared ahead of time. That way you can quickly assemble the spring rolls. Soaking rice paper – There is a method to the rice paper. Follow the package instructions for more details. Dip each sheet of rice paper in warm water. Leave it in there for 5 to 10 seconds. You do not want to oversoak the wrappers. They will become too sticky and not easy to work with. Damp cloth – Place a damp cloth or wet the area you are working with the rice papers. This will allow the wrappers not to rip or stick to the counter. Don’t overfill – You want to fill the wrappers full but you also don’t want to overstuff. The wrappers may rip if they are too full. Sealing – Make sure to seal the edges of the wrappers well. This will help hold all the contents inside the wrappers without them falling apart when you dip them.
Storing Shrimp Spring Rolls Properly
Prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately in airtight containers for four to five days. When ready to enjoy a shrimp spring roll, assemble them the day of or hours before enjoying them. Place the prepared shrimp spring rolls in the fridge but eat within 24 hours.
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