Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Summer Rolls Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Summer Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice vinegar; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 hothouse cucumber, julienned; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 small daikon, julienned; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, about 2 medium cloves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 24 medium shrimp (about 2/3 lb), shelled, deveined, and tails removed; 4 oz rice vermicelli; 8 8-inch rIce spring roll wrappers; 1 large bunch fresh mint, washed and dried; 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, washed and dried; 1 head Bibb lettuce, washed and dried; 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to use

Servings: persons

1 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 hothouse cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 small daikon, julienned
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, about 2 medium cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 medium shrimp (about 2/3 lb), shelled, deveined, and tails removed
4 oz rice vermicelli
8 8-inch rIce spring roll wrappers
1 large bunch fresh mint, washed and dried
1 large bunch fresh cilantro, washed and dried
1 head Bibb lettuce, washed and dried
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes prior to use

1
Whisk together vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Place cucumber, carrot, daikon in a jar or container. Pour in enough vinegar and sugar mixture to fully submerge vegetables. Cover and let stand for at least one hour, or transfer to refrigerator for up to a week.
2
Whisk together fish sauce, water, sugar, garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl. Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Seal bag and place in refrigerator while preparing vermicelli and grill.
3
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add in vermicelli and cook for 3 minutes. Drain in colander and run under cold water. Set aside.
4
When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
5
and
6
the grilling grate. Skewer shrimp and place on grill. Grill skewered shrimp over direct heat until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to platter and remove from skewers.
7
Fill a large, shallow bowl with hot water. Place 1 spring roll wrapper in water and let soak until soft and pliable, about 15 seconds. Transfer wrapper to a work surface. Place 3 shrimp in center of wrapper and top with lettuce, vermicelli, pickles, a few mint leaves, and a few sprigs of cilantro. Fold bottom of wrapper over filling, fold over sides around filling, then roll wrapper shut. Repeat with remaining 7 wrappers. Serve immediately.

1434

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 hothouse cucumber, julienned, 1 medium carrot, julienned, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Summer Rolls Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!