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Shrimp & Avocado Summer Rolls

Cultural Context

Originating from Vietnam, summer rolls are a fresh and vibrant dish traditionally filled with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs, all wrapped in rice paper. They reflect the country's emphasis on fresh ingredients and balance of flavors. Today, summer rolls have gained popularity worldwide, often featuring various fillings and dipping sauces, making them a favorite for healthy snacks and appetizers.

VietnameseUSappetizer
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 avocado
1 cup pineapple, diced
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup pickled daikon carrots
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 cup pesto

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while cooked chicken is more economical.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative, while the combo is more budget-friendly.

1

Clean the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and a little oil.

2

Grill the shrimp until they turn pink, then chop them into bite-sized chunks.

3

Chop the avocado, pineapple, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and pickled daikon carrots into bite-sized pieces.

4

Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to the chopped ingredients and mix well.

5

Prepare a rice paper wrap by quickly dipping it into warm water and laying it on a clean surface.

6

Place mixed greens on the rice paper as a base, then pile on the chopped avocado, shrimp, and mint.

7

Fold one end of the rice paper over the filling, then fold the other end, and roll it up tightly.

8

For the dressing, mix fish sauce with pesto and drizzle it over the salad or serve it on the side.

Cooking Techniques

boilingrolling

Equipment Needed

shallow dishpotcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishpeanuts

Also Known As

Shrimp Spring RollsFresh Spring Rolls

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