Crisp Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Fresh Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic mint, paired with a savory peanut dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs rice paper wrappers, cooked shrimp, rice vermicelli noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.1 (14 ratings) Prep: 25 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dip one 8-inch rice paper wrapper into warm water for 10 seconds until pliable, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  2. Step 2: On lower third of wrapper, layer 1/12th of 4 oz cooked rice vermicelli noodles, 3 halved shrimp, 1 tbsp julienned carrot, 1 tbsp julienned cucumber, a few mint leaves, cilantro, and torn lettuce.
  3. Step 3: Fold sides of rice paper over filling and roll tightly from bottom to top to form a sealed roll; repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
  4. Step 4: To make peanut dipping sauce, whisk together 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Transfer rolls to a serving plate and garnish dipping sauce with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts; serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Crisp Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Crisp Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crisp Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Crisp Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Crisp Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce?

Vietnamese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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