Shrimp Roll Appetizer
This quick and easy shrimp roll appetizer will be one of your go-to’s after your first try! Not to mention its easy enough for the kids to help with. Less than 25 minutes and a few common ingredients and you will have one of the best appetizers you’ve ever tried. I like to serve this with a sweet Thai chili sauce jazzed up with some citrus and garlic. You’ll almost be upset when they run out!
Why you’ll love this shrimp roll appetizer recipe
The best thing about this recipe, aside from the delicious flavors, is of course how easy it is to make! Watch my Youtube video below and you’ll see for yourself how easy these really are. Between the rolls and the sauce itself , you truly cant go wrong with this recipe. The saying less is more is a actual factual in this situation! Alternatively, if you aren’t into fried foods, you can air fry these for 10 minutes on 360 degrees and you’ll have the same great rolls, just a bit healthier. I would recommend spraying them generously with cooking spray before air-frying them so they wont dry out and crack before you get to enjoy them.
Shrimp Roll
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer
- 1 Microplane
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Colossal shrimp tail on
- 1 green onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Chinese five spice
- 1 tbsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp All purpose seasoning
- egg roll wrappers cut in half diagonally
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lime zested and juiced
Instructions
- Rinse your shrimp and pat dry. Take one shrimp at a time and cut shallow slits across the belly and straighten the shrimp out so it can be flatly rolled in the wrapper. Place all straightened shrimp in a bowl.
- Season shrimp and add green onion. Toss until all shrimp are nicely seasoned.
- Take an eggroll wrapper that's been cut and lay it like a sideways triangle. Lay the shrimp at the end of the triangle and roll halfway. Tuck in the pointed end, and continue to roll. Right before you get to the end, brush with a bit of egg wash and seal closed.
- Heat your oil to 350℉ and fry the shrimp rolls 10 at a time for about 2-2.5 minutes.
- For serving, add sweet Thai chili sauce, garlic, lime zest, and lime juice to a bowl and stir. Serve immediately.
This recipe sounds absolutely delicious and perfect for a quick appetizer! I love how versatile it is, allowing for frying or air-frying depending on preference. The addition of a sweet Thai chili sauce with citrus and garlic seems like it would elevate the flavor even more. I’m curious, though, how do you think this recipe would turn out if I used frozen shrimp instead of fresh? Have you tried it yourself? Also, for someone who’s not a big fan of seafood, do you think this could work with another protein like chicken or tofu? I’d love to hear your thoughts and any tips you might have for making it even better. What’s your go-to side dish to pair with these rolls? Would a simple salad or something more substantial complement them best?
Thank you ! Although I do not think frozen shrimp would work, I do think a salad would be amazing with this appetizer.