Traditional Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Fresh rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli noodles, paired with a savory and creamy peanut dipping sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs rice paper wrappers, medium shrimp, rice vermicelli 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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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook 12 medium peeled and deveined shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp, cool, and slice in half lengthwise.
  2. Step 2: Soak 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles in hot water for 5 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Prepare fresh herbs and vegetables: tear 1 cup lettuce leaves, pick 1/2 cup each of mint, cilantro, and Thai basil leaves, and julienne 1 medium carrot and 1 small cucumber.
  4. Step 4: To assemble, fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for 5 seconds until soft but not too floppy; place on a clean surface.
  5. Step 5: On the lower third of the wrapper, layer a few shrimp halves (3 pieces), some noodles, lettuce, herbs, carrot, and cucumber, leaving edges clear.
  6. Step 6: Fold the sides of the wrapper inward, then tightly roll from the bottom to enclose filling completely. Repeat for remaining wrappers.
  7. Step 7: For peanut dipping sauce, whisk together 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until smooth. Garnish with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts.
  8. Step 8: Serve spring rolls chilled or at room temperature with peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Traditional Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce 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 Traditional Vietnamese Shrimp Spring 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 Traditional Vietnamese Shrimp 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 Traditional Vietnamese Shrimp 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 Traditional Vietnamese Shrimp Spring 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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