Shrimp Spring Rolls

Learn how to make our Shrimp Spring Roll recipe – a tasty appetizer or a delectable entree! Find out how to prepare this light and flavorful dish.

Ingredients:

For the Rolls:

• Rice paper wrappers (spring roll wrappers)
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
• Rice vermicelli noodles, cooked and cooled
• Lettuce leaves
• Thinly sliced cucumber
• Matchstick-cut carrots
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh cilantro leaves

For the Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Cook and cool rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
   • Ensure shrimp are peeled, deveined, and cooked. You can boil or sauté them until they turn pink.
2. Prepare Dipping Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
3. Prepare a Work Surface:
   • Fill a large shallow bowl or pie dish with warm water. Ensure it's wide enough to fit the rice paper wrappers.
4. Soften the Rice Paper:
   • Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 5-10 seconds until it becomes pliable but not too soft.
5. Assemble the Roll:
   • Place the softened rice paper on a clean, flat surface.
   • On the lower third of the wrapper, place a lettuce leaf, a small handful of rice vermicelli noodles, shrimp, cucumber slices, carrots, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
6. Rolling:
   • Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then gently roll from the bottom up to form a tight roll.
7. Repeat:
   • Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
8. Serve with Dipping Sauce:
   • Serve the shrimp spring rolls with the prepared dipping sauce.
9. Enjoy:
   • Enjoy your shrimp spring rolls as a refreshing and tasty appetizer or light meal.

Feel free to customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences!