Shrimp and Pork Rice Paper Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Fresh Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with tender shrimp, savory pork, and crisp vegetables, paired with a rich and creamy peanut dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs raw shrimp, pork loin, rice paper wrappers 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: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook 12 large peeled shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; drain and cool. In the same water, poach 6 oz thinly sliced pork loin for 3-4 minutes until cooked through; drain and cool. Slice pork into thin strips.
  2. Step 2: Prepare 3 oz vermicelli rice noodles according to package instructions: soak in hot water for 5 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Step 3: In a shallow dish, fill with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 5 seconds until pliable, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  4. Step 4: On the bottom third of the wrapper, place 1 lettuce leaf, a small handful of noodles, 2 shrimp halves, a few pork slices, 2 mint leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 1 tsp julienned cucumber, and 1 tsp julienned carrot.
  5. Step 5: Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly upward to enclose. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings.
  6. Step 6: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth and creamy.
  7. Step 7: Serve the rice paper rolls chilled or at room temperature with the peanut dipping sauce garnished with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts.

Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 35 minutes (25 min prep + 10 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 Pork Rice Paper Rolls with 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 Shrimp and Pork Rice Paper 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 Pork Rice Paper 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 Pork Rice Paper Rolls with 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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