Shrimp and Herb Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Fresh rice paper rolls filled with plump shrimp, rice noodles, and a medley of herbs, accompanied by a creamy peanut sauce. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs Rice paper wrappers, Shrimp, Rice vermicelli noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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: 3 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz shrimp in a skillet with 1 tsp oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque; set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: Soak 10 rice paper wrappers in warm water for 10 seconds until pliable; lay flat on a clean surface.
  3. Step 3: Place 2 oz cooked rice vermicelli noodles, 2 oz julienned cucumber, 2 oz julienned carrot, 1/4 cup chopped mint, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped basil, and 2 oz cooked shrimp in the center of each wrapper.
  4. Step 4: Fold bottom edge over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly to enclose.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; stir in 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts.
  6. Step 6: Serve rolls with peanut sauce on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Shrimp and Herb Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 28 minutes (25 min prep + 3 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 Shrimp and Herb Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce?

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 Shrimp and Herb Spring Rolls with 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 Shrimp and Herb Spring Rolls with 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 Shrimp and Herb Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce?

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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