Fresh Goi Cuon Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs

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Light and refreshing Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs, perfect as a healthy appetizer or snack. This vietnamese-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, rice paper wrappers, small leaves lettuce leaves 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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 and cook 12 large shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then drain and let cool. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise.
  2. Step 2: Dip one rice paper wrapper into a shallow bowl of warm water for 10 seconds to soften, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  3. Step 3: On the lower third of the wrapper, place 1 lettuce leaf, a small handful of 4 oz cooked vermicelli noodles, julienned carrot and cucumber (about 1 tbsp each), and small handfuls of mint, cilantro, and Thai basil leaves.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 3 shrimp halves on top of the filling, shrimp side down.
  5. Step 5: Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom to encase all ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  7. Step 7: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp chili garlic sauce until smooth. Garnish with 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts.
  8. Step 8: Serve the fresh rolls chilled with the peanut hoisin dipping sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Fresh Goi Cuon Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and 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 Fresh Goi Cuon Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and 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 rice paper wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Fresh Goi Cuon Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and 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 Fresh Goi Cuon Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and 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 Fresh Goi Cuon Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs?

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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