Description
Crisp, refreshing rice paper rolls filled with garlic-charred shrimp, julienned vegetables, herbs, and lime noodles. Ready in 25 minutes, these summer rolls offer bold Southeast Asian flavors with a focus on texture and brightness. Serve with a zesty lime dip for a light, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
6 oz (170g) thin vermicelli
12 large rice paper wraps
1 carrot, julienned
1/2 cup bean sprouts
2 cucumbers, julienned
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (or optional 0.5 cup total herbs if substituting basil)
4 limes (4 oz), fresh juice only
1 tsp oil (e.g., vegetable or canola, for garlic shrimp)
Instructions
Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves in 1 tsp oil over medium heat 1 minute until fragrant
Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and golden
Toss with 1 tbsp lime juice and set aside to cool slightly
Soak rice noodles in warm water 4–5 minutes, drain, and cut into 5-inch lengths
Julienne carrot and cucumber (or radishes/mango) on mandoline; pat dry
Chiffonade mint and cilantro (or basil) by stacking leaves and rolling tightly before slicing
Place 2–3 shrimp, 1/2 cup noodles, and 3–4 veggie slices in a shallow serving bowl
Dip rice paper wrap into warm water 10-15 seconds, then lay on plastic wrap to form rice paper into a cipher roll 2-3 shrimp, 1/2 noodle bundle, 3-4 vegetable strips, and 1 tsp herb mixture
Fold sides inward, roll tightly using plastic wrap
Notes
Use frozen, pre-cooked shrimp for quick prep. Ensure they’re garlic-free before adding
Omit rice noodles for a low-carb version using extra herbs/vegetables
Replace cucumber with mango or radishes for varied crunch
Optional: Add chili or clove oil to lime dip for extra flavor
Rice paper must be used quickly once soaked; keep warm water ready for all wraps
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Sautéing and Assembling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 summer roll with 2 tbsp lime dip
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
