A delicious shrimp spring rolls, typically served with a tasty dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
- **For the Shrimp Spring Rolls:**
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 package rice paper wrappers (about 8-10 pieces)
- 1 cup lettuce leaves (Boston lettuce or Romaine), thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ cucumber, julienned
- Fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and basil)
- ¼ cup cooked rice noodles (optional)
- For the Peanut Dipping Sauce.
- ¼ cup peanut butter (smooth)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp water (or more for desired consistency)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)
- Chili flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Ingredients:**
- If your shrimp is not already cooked, boil or sauté shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside to cool.
- Slice the lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and fresh herbs into thin strips.
- If using rice noodles, cook them according to package instructions and drain them well.
2. **Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers:**
- Fill a shallow dish or large bowl with warm water. Immerse one rice paper wrapper at a time for 10-15 seconds, or until soft and pliable. Remove from the water, letting any excess water drip off, then lay the wrapper flat on a clean surface.
3. **Assemble the Spring Rolls:**
- Place a small amount of lettuce, carrot, cucumber, herbs, and rice noodles (if using) in the center of the softened rice paper wrapper.
- Lay 3-4 shrimp (depending on size) on top of the vegetables.
- Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll the paper tightly from the bottom up, ensuring that the filling is secure inside.
4. **Make the Peanut Dipping Sauce:**
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil until smooth. Add more water if needed to achieve a dipping sauce consistency.
5. **Serve:**
- Arrange the spring rolls on a plate. Serve with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts and chili flakes if desired.
These shrimp spring rolls are fresh, healthy, and perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Enjoy!