Shrimp-and-Vegetable Summer Rolls

Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Shrimp-and-Vegetable Summer Rolls
45 min.
8
184kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Shrimp-and-Vegetable Summer Rolls! Perfect for those warm summer days, these fresh and colorful rolls are not only a visual treat but also a burst of flavor and nutrition. With a vibrant mix of shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic herbs, they make for an ideal appetizer or snack that is sure to impress your guests.

This dairy-free dish combines the delicately sweet taste of shrimp with the crunch of fresh carrots, bell peppers, and crisp lettuce, all enveloped in soft rice paper. Every bite is a refreshing explosion that perfectly melds the spicy, tangy notes of our homemade dipping sauce. Who knew healthy could taste this good?

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a platter of these delightful rolls, making them perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a unique starter at your dinner parties. Not to mention, they are remarkably versatile—you can easily substitute or add your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your taste.

Join us in the kitchen as we explore this easy-to-follow recipe that caters to both your taste buds and health-conscious aspirations. Let’s roll into a season of fresh flavors with Shrimp-and-Vegetable Summer Rolls!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • 3.5 ounces vermicelli hot drained well
  •  boston lettuce separated
  • cups carrots shredded
  • 16  cilantro leaves 
  •  garlic smashed
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  • inch you will also need: parchment paper 
  • pound shrimp cooked halved lengthwise
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup rice vinegar 
  •  bell pepper yellow cut into 1/4-inch strips

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss the carrots, onion, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
  2. Let stand until the vegetables soften, 30 minutes.
  3. Drain.
  4. In a glass bowl, mix the remaining vinegar, sugar and garlic. Microwave at high power for about 30 seconds, until the sugar is dissolved.
  5. Add the fish sauce and set aside for 30 minutes; discard the garlic.
  6. Meanwhile, soak 1 rice paper at a time in hot water until pliable, about 10 seconds; transfer to a work surface. Set a cilantro sprig and lettuce leaf on the lower third of the rice paper and top with 3 shrimp halves. Top with some of the yellow pepper, vermicelli and the pickled vegetables; roll up tightly, folding in the sides.
  7. Place the roll on a platter and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Halve the rolls and serve with the sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories184kcal
Protein28.09%
Fat2.92%
Carbs68.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.99
Glycemic Load
10.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.80956516836%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.34mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
5.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.67kcal
9.18%
Fat:0.6g
0.92%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.62%
Carbohydrates:31.77g
10.59%
Net Carbohydrates:29.91g
10.88%
Sugar:14.9g
16.56%
Cholesterol:91.51mg
30.5%
Sodium:286.68mg
12.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.93g
25.87%
Vitamin A:6351.13IU
127.02%
Vitamin C:59.58mg
72.21%
Vitamin K:37.54µg
35.75%
Phosphorus:160.59mg
16.06%
Copper:0.31mg
15.25%
Potassium:418.1mg
11.95%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.53%
Magnesium:37.56mg
9.39%
Folate:37.38µg
9.35%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.92%
Fiber:1.86g
7.43%
Calcium:71.27mg
7.13%
Iron:1.28mg
7.1%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.05%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.58%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.66%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.7%
Selenium:2.55µg
3.64%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.45%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.28%
Source:My Recipes