Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls – Fresh & Refreshing Snack
About This Recipe
Enjoy a delightful culinary journey with these Vietnamese shrimp summer rolls! Packed with vibrant flavors, crisp vegetables, and tender shrimp, these rolls are the perfect light and healthy snack for any occasion. Make them at home and savor the authentic taste of Vietnam!
Summer rolls are a popular Vietnamese appetizer or snack that showcases the country's fresh produce and unique flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 rice paper wrappers (banh trang)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp by seasoning them with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Fill a large bowl with warm water. Soak the rice paper wrappers one at a time for about 10-15 seconds until softened.
- 3
Lay a soaked rice paper wrapper onto a clean surface. Place a few lettuce leaves, bean sprouts, cucumber slices, carrot, basil leaves, and mint leaves on the lower third of the wrapper.
- 4
Top with 2-3 shrimp and a sprinkle of roasted peanuts.
- 5
Carefully roll up the summer roll, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat for all wrappers and ingredients.
- 6
Slice each roll into half or thirds and serve immediately.
Chef's Notes
Adjust the amount of seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Per serving, these shrimp summer rolls contain approximately 150 calories, 2g of fat, 7g of protein, and 6g of carbohydrates. They are also a good source of vitamins A and C.