How to Make Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls are a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. These spring rolls are filled with fresh, crisp vegetables, succulent shrimp, and vermicelli noodles, and they are wrapped in delicate rice paper. The combination of flavors and textures in these spring rolls is simply irresistible, making them a great option for a healthy lunch or appetizer.

One of the best things about these spring rolls is that they are incredibly versatile ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons oil, or more as needed
  • 8 ounces tofu, drained and sliced into strips
  • 8 rice paper sheets
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 16 cooked small peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 ounces sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 8 spring rolls

  • Cover noodles with boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu strips; pan-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one sheet of rice paper in the water for 20 seconds, then lay flat. Place 2 basil leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 3 to 4 bean sprouts, a small handful of cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and onion, 2 shrimp, and 1 strip of tofu in rows across the middle of the rice paper. Fold the wrapper at both ends and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with spring rolls.
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 905mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 540mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 851mg