Shrimp Spring Rolls
Shrimp spring rolls are a vibrant and fresh snack, perfect for any gathering or a light meal. Encased in delicate rice paper, these rolls feature succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavors that will have everyone reaching for more. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, shrimp spring rolls are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 8 spring rolls) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required for assembly
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse under cold water, pat dry, season with salt, and cook in a skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Let cool.
- Soak rice paper wrappers: Dip each wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until soft but not mushy.
- Assemble the rolls: Lay a soaked wrapper flat; place shrimp, lettuce, carrots, cucumber slices, and herbs along the bottom third.
- Roll tightly: Fold sides over filling then roll from the bottom up until sealed. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Arrange rolls on a platter with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 spring rolls (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg