Shrimp Spring Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 12 rice paper wrappers
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place shrimp on a baking sheet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
3. In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger to make the dipping sauce. Set aside.
4. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds, until it softens and becomes pliable.
5. Place the softened wrapper on a clean work surface and add shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and a few shrimp to the center of the wrapper.
6. Sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top of the filling.
7. Roll the wrapper tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go.
8. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
9. Serve shrimp spring rolls with the dipping sauce on the side.

Verdict

These shrimp spring rolls are refreshing and flavorful, with tender shrimp and crunchy vegetables wrapped in a delicate rice paper. The dipping sauce adds a tangy sweetness with a touch of heat from the ginger. They make a great appetizer or light meal.

Serving Suggestions

Serve shrimp spring rolls as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal, paired with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and grilled meats. Or, enjoy them as a snack or appetizer alongside other finger foods such as potstickers, chicken satay, or vegetable tempura.