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Zesty Vietnamese Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Name: Zesty Vietnamese Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 12 rice paper wrappers; 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 small cucumber, julienned; 4 lettuce leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp peanut butter, creamy; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 red chili, finely chopped; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Experience a burst of flavors with these colorful and healthy Vietnamese spring rolls packed with fresh herbs, shrimp, and a peanut dipping sauce.

4.7(745 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 6, 2025

Zesty Vietnamese Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls) — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Spring Rolls

For the Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 284 kcal
Protein: 11.6 g
Carbs: 43.1 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 2.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1422 kcal
Protein: 57.8 g
Carbs: 215.4 g
Fat: 39.9 g
Fiber: 13.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
12 rice paper wrappers	240	6	54	0	1.2
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined	100	20	0	1.5	0
4 oz rice vermicelli noodles	420	8	92	1	2
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves	10	1	2	0	1
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves	3	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.2
1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves	5	0.5	1	0.1	0.4
1 medium carrot, julienned	25	0.6	6	0.1	1.7
1 small cucumber, julienned	16	0.7	3.8	0.1	0.5
4 lettuce leaves, chopped	5	0.3	1	0.1	0.5
1/4 cup hoisin sauce	180	2	38	2	1
2 tbsp peanut butter, creamy	180	8	6	16	2
1 tbsp soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
2 tbsp lime juice	8	0.1	2.5	0	0.1
1 red chili, finely chopped	6	0.3	1.5	0	0.3
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed	214	9	7	18	3

These nutrition estimates are approximate and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Toss Shrimp
Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
2
Marinate
Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3
Rinse Shrimp
Rinse and set aside.

Preparing the Vermicelli Noodles

1
Soak Noodles
Soak vermicelli noodles in warm water for 10 minutes until softened.
Tip: Ensure the noodles are fully drained to prevent soggy rolls.
2
Drain Noodles
Drain well and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
3
Set Aside
Set aside.

How to Make Zesty Vietnamese Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Shrimp
Cook marinated shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes each side until fully cooked.
2
Rolling the Spring Rolls
Soften a rice paper wrapper in warm water, lay on a damp kitchen towel; assemble ingredients and roll tightly.
3
Preparing the Sauce
Mix hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili; top with crushed peanuts.