Description
Vietnamese-inspired spring roll bowls blend fresh herbs, rice noodles, and grilled proteins in a light, zesty meal. Crisp vegetables and tangy dressing create a perfect balance of flavors for delightful dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (227 g) rice noodles, uncooked
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced thin
- ⅓ cup peanut butter, natural
- 3 tbsps lime juice, fresh
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium (tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp sriracha
- ½ tsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp ginger, fresh and grated
- ½ tsp garlic, grated
- 3–4 tbsps hot water
Instructions
- Prep Foundation: Uniformly chop all vegetables into precise, small cubes to create a harmonious texture and visual composition.
- Noodle Management: Cook rice noodles following package guidelines, then rapidly cool under cold water to prevent sticking and maintain ideal texture.
- Sauce Crafting: Blend peanut sauce ingredients until achieving a silky, well-integrated mixture, adjusting seasoning to create balanced flavor profile.
- Protein Searing: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add seasoned shrimp in a single layer, ensuring maximum caramelization without crowding the pan.
- Cooking Technique: Sauté shrimp 2-3 minutes total, flipping once to achieve golden exterior and translucent center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer rice noodles as foundation, strategically arrange chopped vegetables and seared shrimp, creating an aesthetically pleasing and balanced composition.
- Finishing Touch: Cascade peanut sauce generously over assembled ingredients, garnishing with fresh cilantro and lime wedge to elevate flavor complexity and presentation.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Uniformly dicing vegetables ensures even cooking and creates a visually appealing dish, enhancing both texture and presentation.
- Noodle Ninja Tip: Rinse rice noodles immediately after cooking with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticky, clumped noodles that ruin the dish’s texture.
- Sauce Mastery: Whisk peanut sauce ingredients thoroughly and taste-test to balance flavors, allowing you to adjust seasonings for a perfectly harmonious sauce.
- Shrimp Success: Cook shrimp quickly over medium-high heat in a single layer, watching for the opaque color and light golden exterior that signals perfectly cooked seafood without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 517
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg