Fresh Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs

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Light rice paper rolls packed with shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs, served with a savory hoisin-peanut dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs rice paper wrappers, large shrimp, 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to boil, add 12 large shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool, then slice each shrimp in half lengthwise.
  2. Step 2: Prepare 4 oz vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions by soaking in hot water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into the water for 5 seconds until soft but still slightly firm, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  4. Step 4: On the lower third of the wrapper, place 1 romaine lettuce leaf, a small handful of cooked rice noodles, 2 shrimp halves, 1 tbsp julienned carrot, 1 tbsp julienned cucumber, and a mix of 1 tbsp each of fresh mint, cilantro, and Thai basil leaves.
  5. Step 5: Fold the sides inward and roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  6. Step 6: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 3 tbsp water, 2 tbsp crushed peanuts, and 1 tsp sriracha until smooth and creamy.
  7. Step 7: Serve the fresh summer rolls chilled with the hoisin-peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 30 minutes (25 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 Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs?

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 Fresh Vietnamese Summer 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 Vietnamese Summer 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 Vietnamese Summer 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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