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Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham

Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham balance cool herbs, crisp lettuce, and tender rice vermicelli wrapped in delicate rice paper. Juicy poached shrimp and a bright, sweet-tart dipping sauce with lime, fish sauce, and a hint of heat make each bite vibrant and refreshing. Serve as a light lunch, appetizer, or party starter when you want something crisp and aromatic.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

42 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
44 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
0 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
91 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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34
Heart Health
54
Metabolic
13
Digestive
35
Inflammatory
54
Performance
40
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Whisk the vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl, then set the dipping sauce aside.

  2. 2

    Fill a large bowl with room temperature water, add the rice vermicelli, and soak for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they curl and turn pink, about 1 minute. Remove the shrimp and drain. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise. Add the rice vermicelli noodles to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove and drain in a colander, then immediately rinse the vermicelli with cold water, stirring to separate the noodles.

  4. 4

    To assemble, dip 1 rice wrapper in a large bowl of room temperature water for a few seconds to soften.

  5. 5

    Place the softened wrapper on a work surface and top with 4 shrimp halves, 1/4 of the chopped lettuce, 1/2 ounce vermicelli, and 1/4 each of the mint, cilantro, and Thai basil.

  6. 6

    Fold the right and left edges of the wrapper over the ends of the filling and roll up the spring roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and ingredients. Cut each roll in half and serve with the dipping sauce.

About This Recipe

Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 167.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham made of?
The main ingredients are Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Mint, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
How long does it take to make Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham?
About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 167.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham healthy?
Fresh Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Nuoc Cham has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 167.41 calories and 14.18 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1578.5 mg (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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