Description
Delectable spring roll bowls bring Vietnamese-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with fresh, zesty ingredients. Crisp vegetables, tender proteins, and silky rice noodles combine in a light meal that delivers maximum taste without heavy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
Noodles and Starch:
- 8 ounces uncooked rice noodles
Vegetables and Garnish:
- 1 avocado peeled and sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 jalapeno sliced thin
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic
- 34 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare vegetables by slicing and shredding into delicate, uniform strips that ensure easy consumption and aesthetic appeal.
- Submerge rice noodles in boiling water for precisely 3-4 minutes, then immediately rinse under cold water to halt cooking and prevent adhesion.
- Craft a luscious peanut sauce by vigorously whisking peanut butter, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, ginger, and garlic. Gradually incorporate hot water until achieving a silky, pourable consistency, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Thoroughly pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side, ensuring they transform to an opaque, slightly curved shape without becoming tough.
- Construct vibrant bowls by first layering rice noodles as a foundation, then artfully arranging prepared vegetables and seared shrimp.
- Generously cascade peanut sauce over the composed bowl, creating a flavor-rich presentation.
- Elevate the dish with fresh cilantro garnish, zesty lime wedges, and optional spicy jalapeño slices for an additional flavor dimension.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and create visually appealing bowls with consistent texture and size.
- Rinse rice noodles immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent them from becoming sticky or clumpy.
- Adjust peanut sauce consistency by adding hot water gradually, tasting and balancing flavors with small increments of honey or sriracha for personalized heat and sweetness.
- Replace shrimp with tofu, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences while maintaining the recipe’s vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg