Appetizer

XXL Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

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If you’ve ever had a spring roll and thought, “This is cute, but I want more,” then welcome to the jumbo league. These XXL shrimp spring rolls are not your dainty appetizer. They’re the main event, big, bold, and bursting with fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and plump shrimp. Wrapped in soft rice paper and served with a creamy, nutty peanut sauce, these are the rolls you didn’t know you were missing.

(POV: When you get so excited about the spring rolls and forget to take proper high quality blog photos – trust me, they were so good!)

Let’s talk filling, because size matters. Instead of just a few strands of lettuce and a shrimp or two, we’re stuffing these babies like a burrito. Think vermicelli noodles, crisp cucumber, shredded carrots, and a generous handful of mint and cilantro. Then come the star players: jumbo shrimp. Boiled or grilled, these shrimps are stacked in whole (not sliced) for that juicy bite and impressive XXL look when you slice the rolls in half.

Rolling them is easier than you think. Just soak your rice paper until it’s bendy, but not mushy (15 to 20 seconds max), then layer your ingredients tightly with shrimp last so they show off through the wrapper. Don’t stress if your first one looks wonky. Spring rolls are like selfies; the second and third try always come out better.

Now for the magic: the peanut dipping sauce. It’s rich, creamy, salty-sweet, and a little tangy. Just whisk together peanut butter, hoisin sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili paste, and a splash of water until it’s smooth and dippable. Bonus points if you top it with crushed peanuts and chili oil because we’re not here to be shy.

Serve them chilled or at room temp, sliced in half for drama, and stacked on a big platter. These XXL shrimp spring rolls are perfect for impressing guests, meal-prepping a fresh lunch, or just rolling up something that actually fills you up. Dip, crunch, repeat and don’t be surprised when you eat three and still want more.

XXL Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Recipe by Julia Vuong
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Course: AppetizerCuisine: Vietnamese
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

8

minutes
Total time

38

minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 10 rice papers

  • 1 lb 1 shrimp

  • 4 oz 4 vermicelli noodles (dry)

  • 1 1 medium cucumber

  • 1 1 medium carrot

  • 1 cup 1 mint

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cilantro

  • 1 cup 1 green leaf lettuce

  • Peanut Sauce
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 creamy peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp 2 hoisin sauce

  • 1/2 1/2 lime

  • 1 1 garlic clove

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 warm water

  • 1 tbsp 1 sambal chili paste

Directions

  • Cook the Shrimp
    Peel and devein the shrimps. Boil the shrimps for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, then cool in an ice bath. Pat dry. Slice in halves.
  • Cook the Noodles
    Cook vermicelli noodles according to package instructions (usually soak in hot water for 5–7 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Prep the Fillings
    Cut cucumber and carrot. Rinse and dry herbs and lettuce. Set everything up assembly-line style.
  • Assemble the Rolls
    Run each rice paper under water. Do not soak or else it will become mushy. Overlap each rice paper by 1-2 inches so they connect.
    On a clean surface, layer:
    A piece of lettuce
    A small handful of noodles
    A few carrot and cucumber strips
    Mint and cilantro
    8 half shrimps (place these last so they show through the wrapper)
    Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
  • Make the Peanut Sauce
    In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice, garlic, chili paste, and warm water until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.
  • Enjoy!