Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs

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Fresh and light rice paper rolls filled with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs, served with a tangy dipping sauce. This vietnamese-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 20 minutes pairs sheets rice paper wrappers, medium, julienned carrot, small, julienned cucumber 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: 20 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare dipping sauce by whisking together 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 3 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for 10 seconds until soft and pliable, then lay flat on a clean surface.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 1/8 cup cooked vermicelli noodles, 3 shrimp halves, 2 tbsp julienned carrot, 2 tbsp julienned cucumber, and a small handful of 1/4 cup total mixed fresh mint, cilantro, and basil leaves in the center of the wrapper.
  4. Step 4: Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Serve the rolls chilled with the prepared peanut-hoisin dipping sauce garnished with 2 tbsp crushed peanuts.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 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 Vietnamese-Inspired 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 sheets rice paper wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vietnamese-Inspired 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 Vietnamese-Inspired 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.

Is Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Paper Rolls with Shrimp and Herbs gluten free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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