**Crispy and flavorful shrimp spring rolls with a refreshing cucumber yogurt dip for a delightful appetizer or light meal.**
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of these delectable shrimp spring rolls, perfectly complemented by a cool and tangy cucumber yogurt dip. This recipe guide offers two variations of spring rolls: the classic deep-fried version for an irresistible crunch, and a healthier baked alternative for a guilt-free indulgence. Both versions are filled with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs, wrapped in delicate rice paper rolls. The accompanying cucumber yogurt dip adds a refreshing contrast with its creamy texture and subtle flavors of cucumber, yogurt, and fresh herbs. Enjoy these spring rolls as an appetizer or as a main course with a side of rice or noodles.
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 8 spring rolls
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Score the shrimp on the underside in three equally spaced horizontal cuts. Press firmly on the shrimp to straighten.
- In a soup pot, combine 4 cups water, the wine, bay leaf, lime juice and salt and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, add in the shrimp and cover until the shrimp are pink, about 4 minutes. Scoop out the shrimp and shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain and dry. Reserve the poaching liquid, keeping it hot but not simmering.
- Add the vermicelli to the hot poaching liquid (no need to simmer or boil the water because that may over cook the noodles). Cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Toss the carrots, cucumbers and red bell peppers with the rice wine vinegar and soy sauce.
- Dip each rice paper wrapper in warm water, one at a time, for a second (no longer or they will get too soft). The wrapper should still feel somewhat hard when you first start working with it. By the time you finish getting all of your fillings in, the wrapper will have continued to soften. Layer the first one with 2 shrimp, a basil leaf, jalapeno slice, some vermicelli and vegetables. Gently wrap like a tiny burrito and cut on the sharp bias. Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce.
- Add the peanut oil to a small saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, and then turn off the heat. Then add the peanut butter, hoisin, sambel olek and 3 tablespoons water and mix together. You may need to add a little extra water if the mixture is too thick. Garnish with the chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 18 milligrams, Sodium 554 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS WITH PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE
Translucent sheets of rice paper hint at the fresh ingredients inside these little pouches. Because the paper is very fragile, make sure to buy extra to work with. Spring rolls can be made up to three hours before serving.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make the dipping sauce: combine the first 6ingredients in a small bowl and season, to taste, with red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- To make the rolls: in a large bowl combine the bean thread noodles, cabbage, carrots, green onion, and sesame seeds. Place the cilantro, mint and shrimp in separate work bowls nearby.
- To soften the rice paper, fill a pie plate or shallow baking dish with tepid water. Place 2 or 3 rice paper sheets in the water and allow to soak about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove 1 at a time and carefully stack between sheets of paper towels. Continue soaking and draining until you have softened 16 rice sheets.
- Turn over the stack and begin working from the bottom of the stack first. Place a softened rice paper sheet on a clean work surface. On the bottom third of the sheet, pile 1/4 cup of the noodle mixture. Just above the noodles, place a shrimp half, skin side down, and top with a cilantro leaf and mint leaf. Fold the bottom of the paper up and over the noodle mixture, then fold each side toward the center, rolling gently and as tightly as possible from the bottom until completely rolled. Place rolls seam side down on a plate and continue until all ingredients have been used.
- Keep assembled rolls under wet paper towels covered with plastic wrap. Store at room temperature up to 3 hours, do not refrigerate.
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
These crunchy, delicate spring rolls can be fried and frozen for up to 2 weeks. Just let them come to room temperature, then reheat in a 400 degree F oven. The sweet-and-spicy sauce can be used for other fried goodies, like shrimp or chicken tenders. Look for spring roll pastry wrappers, which are slightly different from eggroll and wonton wrappers, in the freezer section of Asian specialty markets.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 35 or 36 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the sauce: Whisk together 1/3 cup water, the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Sriracha and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat when the sauce begins to thicken, 30 to 45 seconds. Let cool.
- For the spring rolls: Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil, ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the cabbage and carrots, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, scallions, mirin, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few cracks of black pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the sesame oil. Let the mixture cool for 15 minutes. Fold in the bean sprouts. When completely cool, roughly chop the mixture and set aside.
- Put 1 spring roll wrapper on a work surface with a point facing you (it should be a diamond shape). Put about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture in the center of the wrapper, and spread to make a 1-inch log. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, rolling tightly to keep the spring rolls firm. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling. Brush the top edge of the wrapper with egg. Roll up tightly, pressing to seal the edge. Put finished rolls, seam-side down, on a plate or baking sheet until ready to fry. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil, and attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side. Heat the pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry the spring rolls in batches, 4 or 5 at a time, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve with the dipping sauce.
SEAFOOD SPRING ROLLS 'STICKS' WITH A CITRUS DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Lay out a lumpia wrapper with corner facing you. Place a small mound of the seafood mixture at the bottom, moisten edges with egg wash, and roll bottom corner towards the middle. Roll very long and thin spring roll 'sticks.' Fold in both sides and continue rolling. Finish roll and let rest. Deep fry at 350 degrees F until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Mix together citrus juices, soy sauce and mint.
- Slice spring rolls in half on the bias and place on a lined plate with mint sprigs. Serve with small bowl of dipping sauce.
- In a food processor, add shrimp, bass, scallops, egg, ginger, and sesame oil. Pulse only a little bit to bring ingredients together. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in scallions and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Savory fresh shrimp spring rolls with tangy dipping sauce.
Provided by Anil Goklaney
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cover noodles with boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu strips; pan-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one sheet of rice paper in the water for 20 seconds, then lay flat. Place 2 basil leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 3 to 4 bean sprouts, a small handful of cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and onion, 2 shrimp, and 1 strip of tofu in rows across the middle of the rice paper. Fold the wrapper at both ends and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with spring rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 905.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
CUCUMBER-YOGURT DIP
A cousin to Greek tzatziki, Ana Sortun's easy-to-make Turkish cucumber-yogurt dip includes a twist: dried mint. Serve with crackers and veggies as an appetizer, or (our favorite) dollop it on crispy potato latkes.
Provided by Ana Sortun
Categories condiment
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the garlic clove in half and place the halves at the edge of the cutting board. Use the dull side of your chef's knife to cut the garlic almost to a mash, then use the sharp side to mince it. Put the garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl along with a pinch of salt to remove the raw taste from the garlic and lightly pickle it.
- Chop the cucumber, scallions, and parsley and add them to the garlic.
- Finish by mixing in the yogurt, dried mint, and olive oil. Season with salt and serve with crudités, pita, or latkes.
SEARED GARLICKY SHRIMP FRESH SPRING ROLLS
A fresh spring roll DIY bar is fabulous for parties and get-togethers--familiar yet a little unexpected. I've been known to use the pretty array of veggies--like bright peppers and green herbs--as a stand-in for flowers! Set out a variety of condiments in cute bowls, a stack of small plates and sit back and let your friends roll with it.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield twelve 8 1/2-inch fresh spring rolls
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the vegetables: Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch the sugar snap peas in the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and shock in ice water. Slice on the diagonal into thin strips. Set aside.
- Grill or broil the corn with some sesame oil and a touch of miso, and then slice the kernels off the cob. Set aside.
- For the garlicky shrimp filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and soy sauce and cook, stirring often, until the shrimp curl and become opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium serving bowl and set aside to cool. (Refrigerate if you're not using the filling within 30 minutes.)
- For the fresh spring rolls: Dip a wrapper in a large shallow bowl of warm water for 10 seconds. Remove from the water and lay it flat on a dampened cutting board. Place 1 tablespoon of the shrimp filling on the bottom edge of the wrapper. Slightly spread it out horizontally to cover the lower third of the wrapper. Make sure to leave a 1-inch border at the edge of the wrapper and sprinkle with some of the vegetables, as desired, taking care not to overstuff. Sprinkle with some of the basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, scallions and hot sauce, to taste. Fold the sides over the filling and then fold the bottom up and over the filling, rolling the roll tightly. Place it seam-side down and cut in half diagonally. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and fillings. Serve with the Citrus Ponzu Sauce and Spicy Miso Dip, for dipping.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
I began making these egg rolls in college in my Food Science course, and I have made them countless times since with my own student. For best results, make sure the filling is cool before placing it into wrappers and the oil is hot-the egg rolls should sizzle when put into oil. -Laura Bakker, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and bouillon granules. Whisk in water and vinegar until smooth. Add the green pepper, pimientos, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until shrimp turns pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrot in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and green onions; set aside to cool., With one corner of egg roll wrapper facing you, place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture just below center of wrapper. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Fold bottom corner over filling. Moisten remaining edges of wrapper with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll spring roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
KAPPAMAKI (HOSOMAKI) CUCUMBER ROLLS
Hosomaki or "think roll" is a traditional style of roll found in Japan. It often has a single ingredient inside, but may have a combination, such as hamachi (yellowtail) and scallions, or umeboshi (pickled apricot, sometimes called pickled plum) and shiso (perilla) leaves. I love the simplicity of these rolls as each individual ingredient can be tasted but the flavors of the tart seasoned rice, the nori and the fish or vegetable blend are perfectly balanced. Spreading a little wasabi over the rice gives it a fun kick of spice!
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Seed the cucumber and cut into sticks that are 1/8 inch wide and 7 1/2 inches long.
- Lay a half nori sheet textured-side up (smooth/shiny-side down) on a cutting board with one of the longer sides closest to you. Lightly moisten your fingers with ice water and gently spread 1/2 cup of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1/2-inch strip without rice at the far (long) edge. Carefully place the nori, rice-side up, onto a makisu (sushi rolling mat) wrapped in plastic wrap. If you like, add a small swipe of wasabi lengthwise down the rice or sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Place 3 to 4 cucumber strips lengthwise in the center of the sheet. Use your thumbs to lift the edge of the makisu closest to you and roll the sheet inside the makisu until the edge meets the rice. Make sure you leave the edge of the nori without rice exposed.
- Lift the edge of the makisu off the sushi roll and continue rolling the sushi roll over until the seam is on the bottom. The nori strip without rice should seal the outside of the sushi roll. If it doesn't, dip one finger in the ice water and swipe a very small amount of water along the bare strip of nori and let the roll sit on the seam for a few seconds.
- Slice the roll into 6 even pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, making 4 rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi if desired.
Tips for Making Shrimp Spring Rolls with Cucumber-Yogurt Dip
- For the best results, use fresh shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking. - To make the spring rolls easier to roll, use rice paper wrappers that have been softened in warm water. - Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through but still slightly pink in the center. - If you don't have a bamboo steamer, you can steam the spring rolls in a colander placed over a pot of boiling water. - Serve the spring rolls with the cucumber-yogurt dip immediately.Conclusion
Shrimp spring rolls with cucumber-yogurt dip are a delicious and healthy appetizer or light meal. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later. So next time you are looking for a tasty and easy recipe, give these shrimp spring rolls a try.
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