Description
A fresh and vibrant Spring Rolls Bowl featuring sautéed shrimp, crisp vegetables, and rice noodles, all tossed with a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce. This easy, 30-minute recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and brings all the delicious elements of spring rolls into a convenient bowl format.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
Noodles
- 8 ounces uncooked rice noodles
Vegetables & Fruit
- 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 jalapeño, sliced thin
Peanut Sauce
- Ingredients not explicitly detailed in the article; typically includes peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and a sweetener like honey or sugar
Additional
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables as specified: shred carrots, slice cucumbers, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and thinly slice red cabbage. Peel and slice the avocado last to prevent browning.
- Cook noodles: Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Make peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Since exact ingredients aren’t provided, a typical peanut sauce includes peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and a sweetener.
- Cook shrimp: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, and add them in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until shrimp curl and turn opaque. Remove from heat.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice noodles among four bowls. Top each with equal portions of the prepared vegetables and cooked shrimp. Drizzle with peanut sauce according to your preference. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the peanut sauce and garnish.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute shrimp with tofu or tempeh.
- Modify the spiciness by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or omit it altogether.
- Rice noodles should be rinsed well after cooking to prevent sticking and maintain texture.
- If peanut allergies are a concern, substitute peanut sauce with a tahini-based sauce.
- For an extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or toasted cashews as a topping.
