Crisp Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs

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Light and refreshing rice paper rolls filled with tender shrimp, vermicelli noodles, and vibrant herbs, perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer. This vietnamese-inspired vietnamese ready in about 35 minutes pairs sheets rice paper wrappers, large, peeled and deveined shrimp, ounces vermicelli rice noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

★ 4.3 (12 ratings) Prep: 30 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to boil, then add 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then drain and slice each shrimp in half lengthwise.
  2. Step 2: Soak 4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes until soft, then drain.
  3. Step 3: Prepare a large bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 5 seconds until pliable. Lay flat on a clean surface.
  4. Step 4: On the lower third of the wrapper, place 1 torn lettuce leaf, a small handful of soaked noodles, 3 shrimp halves arranged in a row, 1 tablespoon julienned carrot, 1 tablespoon julienned cucumber, and a few leaves each of 1/4 cup mint, 1/4 cup Thai basil, and 1/4 cup cilantro.
  5. Step 5: Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then tightly roll up from the bottom to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  6. Step 6: For dipping sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts on top.
  7. Step 7: Serve summer rolls chilled or at room temperature with peanut hoisin dipping sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Crisp Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (30 min prep + 5 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 Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sheets rice paper wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Crisp Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs?

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 Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs 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 Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Fresh Herbs?

Vietnamese vietnamese 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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