Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• 🍚Rice paper wrappers12 sheets
• 🦐Cooked shrimp12 ounces, peeled and deveined
• 🍚Rice vermicelli noodles4 ounces
• 🥄Fresh mint1/2 cup leaves
• 🥄Fresh cilantro1/2 cup leaves
• 🥬Lettuce6 large leaves, cut in half
• 🥒Cucumber1/2, julienned
• 🥕Carrot1, julienned

Steps

1. 1Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2. 2Prepare all other fillings: slice shrimp in half lengthwise, wash and dry herbs and lettuce, and julienne cucumber and carrot.
3. 3Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in the water for 15-20 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
4. 4Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface. Place a lettuce half, a few shrimp halves, a small mound of vermicelli, a few mint and cilantro leaves, and some julienned cucumber and carrot near the bottom edge of the wrapper.
5. 5Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll tightly from bottom to top to create a compact cylinder.
6. 6Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
7. 7Arrange the finished spring rolls on a platter and serve immediately, typically with a dipping sauce (not included in this recipe).