It’s officially summer in Texas and I’m a big ol’ grump about it. The 100+ degree heat just has a special way of scorching the fun out of many of my favorite activities. For example – A walk around the neighborhood? Sure, as long as it’s at the a$$ crack of dawn! Dining al fresco? Great, I love a side of sweat and sunburn with my meal. Backyard brunch? The mosquitos would LOOOVE that!
In addition to a well air-conditioned environment, something that keeps me from being a negative Nancy all season long is the food I associate with summer: The fresh fruit, crisp salads, just about anything from the grill, and these no-cook shrimp summer rolls. They’re quick, customizable, served with a delicious peanut sauce AND require zero cooking. What a blessing.
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Equipment
- – Cutting board
- – Chef’s knife
- – Small bowl and spoon for mixing sauce ingredients
- – Large, shallow bowl for rice paper dipping
- – Large plate or cutting board for making the rolls
Ingredients
For Wraps
- 8 rice paper wraps
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp cocktail shrimp works great!
- any thinly sliced veggies you prefer – In this version I use thinly sliced cucumber and red bell pepper Other great options include: shredded carrots, microgreens, cilantro, and sliced mango.
For Sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- dash fish sauce a little goes a long way
- 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- water as needed
Instructions
- Cut any veggies that aren’t pre-cut into matchsticks or thin slices. Place all of your fillings on a cutting board (shrimp, fruit, veggies) for easy assembly.
- Fill a large, shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet at a time, then transfer to plate,and begin filling with a few shrimp, then your fruit/veggies, and herbs. Tuck the sides of the rice paper up as you begin to roll like a burrito.
- Mix your sauce ingredients until well blended. Taste and adjust any ingredient to your preference. Add a Tbsp of water at a time and mix until you achieve your desired consistency.
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