Seafood Spring Rolls Recipe
Seafood and vegetable spring rolls
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Ingredients
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Spring Roll Wrappers
Seafood Filling
Vegetable Filling
Dipping Sauce
Method
Prep the Seafood
- 1
Cook the Shrimp
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Mix Seafood Filling
In a bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, crab meat, fish sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare the Vegetables
- 3
Julienne the Vegetables
Using a knife, julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Make sure they are cut into thin strips for easy wrapping.
- 4
Prepare the Lettuce and Cilantro
Shred the lettuce leaves and chop the fresh cilantro. Set all the vegetables aside for assembly.
Assemble the Spring Rolls
- 5
Soften Rice Paper Wrappers
Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Remove and let excess water drip off.
- 6
Fill and Roll
Place a small amount of the seafood filling, followed by a mix of the prepared vegetables, and a sprinkle of cilantro in the center of the softened wrapper. Fold the sides over the filling and then roll it tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling completely.
- 7
Repeat
Repeat the process with the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling until all are assembled.
Make the Dipping Sauce
- 8
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, water, and chili sauce until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.