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Vietnamese · Vietnam
Shrimp Herb Summer Rolls
Also called Gỏi Cuốn
Rice paper, cold prawns, herbs, and a peanut dip.
Pai editors’ mark 5 / 5
Plan, list, and collections
Summer rolls are assembly, not cooking, once the noodles are soft and the prawns are cooked. Wet the rice paper until it is pliable, not soggy, and roll loosely.
Health
How this plate sits
Counted from the ingredient table. The score, richness, and badges describe one serving as written. The ring and the nutrient table follow the serving count above. This is general information, not medical advice.
74
Health score
Light & nourishing
Moderate
Richness
Light
Light to very rich, from fat, saturated fat, sugar, and the cream or butter in the plate.
- Protein 22%
- Carbs 58%
- Fat 20%
Watch · Diabetes-friendly
It misses a gentler mark: sugar, fiber, the starch mix, or the richness of the plate.
Suits · Heart-friendly
Saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium stay modest, with some fiber.
Watch · Weight loss
Calories, protein, or richness make this a fuller plate than a light day wants.
Watch · High protein
Protein is about 15.1 g, under the 25 g mark.
Watch · Low sodium
About 568 mg of sodium, above the 450 mg mark.
Suits · Gluten-free
No wheat, barley, or rye in the required list. Still read labels on sauces and oats.
Suits · Dairy-free
No milk ingredients in the required list.
Watch · Vegetarian
Meat, poultry, fish, or shellfish is in the required list.
Suits · Pregnancy
No alcohol, liver, or caffeine in the required list. Cook meat, eggs, and seafood through.
Suits · Gentle when sick
Mild, not fried, and not a very rich plate. Comfort, not a treatment.
Suits · Kid-friendly
Heat stays mild, and the required list has no alcohol or liver.
Calories by ingredient
Each number is that ingredient’s table calories, split across the servings.
- Dry rice noodle73 kcal
- Rice paper wrapper73 kcal
- Unsweetened peanut butter59 kcal
- Shrimp, peeled46 kcal
- Carrot6 kcal
- Honey6 kcal
Glycemic load
Estimated glycemic load for this count: 28.3. The bands come from the ingredient table.
Portion
One serving is about 269 kcal. Two portions would be about 538 kcal if you want a fuller plate.
Allergens. Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy
Make it healthier
Serve three-quarters of the plate
The ingredient mix stays the same. Calories are three-quarters of the counted serving.
About 202 kcal after the change.
Skip the shrimp and double the herbs and tofu.
A seafood-free roll. The dip still contains peanut. This is the kitchen note. A new calorie figure is shown only when the grams can be replayed on the ingredient table.
Low confidence: no new calorie figure. The grams cannot be replayed on the table.
Use sun butter or tahini in the dip.
A peanut-free sauce. Tahini adds sesame. This is the kitchen note. A new calorie figure is shown only when the grams can be replayed on the ingredient table.
Low confidence: no new calorie figure. The grams cannot be replayed on the table.
| Nutrient | Amount | % daily value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 269 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% |
| Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 568 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 48 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 172 mcg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D · estimate | 1.2 mcg | 6% |
| Vitamin E · estimate | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K · estimate | 32 mcg | 27% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) · estimate | 5.4 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 · estimate | 0.3 mg | 18% |
| Folate | 36 mcg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg | 25% |
Low-confidence marks sit on glycemic load or on vitamins the USDA row left blank. Those vitamins are filled from a food-group reference and labeled as estimates. Reported USDA values, including zeros, are kept. 50 g is the daily value for added sugar. This figure is total sugar, including fruit and milk.
- A serving stays under about 420 calories, so it can sit inside an ordinary day.
- Much of the energy comes from a fast starch such as white rice, white flour, or sugar.
- Shellfish should be fully cooked. This is an allergen for many people.
Pai shares general nutrition information for everyday cooking. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Health labels are estimates from reference ingredient data and do not account for your lab results, medications, or how a food is absorbed. If you are pregnant, managing diabetes, cholesterol, an allergy, or any illness, use this as a menu of ideas and follow the clinician who knows you. In an emergency, call local emergency services.
Equipment
- Scale
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Each line is stored in grams. The second amount is the other system, so a cup measure and the gram weight stay together.
Shrimp, peeled, cooked, halved8 oz240 g
Dry rice noodle, cooked and cooled3 oz80 g
Rice paper wrapper8 sheets90 g
Butter lettuce8 leaves80 g
Mint0.5 cup10 g
Cilantro0.5 cup10 g
Carrot, julienned1 carrot60 g
Unsweetened peanut butter3 tbsp40 g
Lime juice4 tsp20 ml
Tamari2 tsp8.7 ml
Honey1 tsp8 g
Water, to loosen the dip2 tbsp30 ml
The first amount follows the unit toggle. The second is the other system. Both follow the serving count.
If you need to swap
- Skip the shrimp and double the herbs and tofu.. A seafood-free roll. The dip still contains peanut.
- Use sun butter or tahini in the dip.. A peanut-free sauce. Tahini adds sesame.
Method
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1If the prawns are raw, simmer them in water until pink and curled, then chill and halve. Soften the noodles and drain.
Simmer shrimp 3 min
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2Stir peanut butter, lime, tamari, honey, and water into a dip.
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3Dip a rice paper in warm water until it softens, then lay it on a damp board.
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4Add lettuce, noodles, carrot, herbs, and three shrimp halves. Fold the sides and roll.
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5Serve at once with the dip. Cover rolls with a damp towel if they wait more than a few minutes.
How you know it is done
Shrimp Herb Summer Rolls is done when it looks like the finished plate in the last step, with the seasoning tasted and adjusted.
If it goes wrong
- Shrimp Herb Summer Rolls looks done on top and is still raw in the center. Trust the cue in the method, not the color alone. Give it a few more minutes and check the center.
- Shrimp Herb Summer Rolls spread, sank, or turned out dry. Measure by weight next time, heat the oven fully, and stop when the doneness cue appears rather than when the timer ends.
Storage
Cool Shrimp Herb Summer Rolls, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for a month if the dish reheats in a pot or oven, not a raw salad.
How this dish helps your daily life
- A fresh starter that does not ask you to turn on the oven.
- Herbs and shrimp make a light bite that still has protein.
Notes
Pregnancy. Use fully cooked, chilled shrimp. Wash herbs. Peanut dip is optional.
Children. Mild and familiar. Cut rolls in half so the filling shows.
From the kitchen. Oversoaked rice paper tears. Pull it from the water while it still has a little backbone.
Allergens in the required list: Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy.
Your stars and note
Pai shares general nutrition information for everyday cooking. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Health labels are estimates from reference ingredient data and do not account for your lab results, medications, or how a food is absorbed. If you are pregnant, managing diabetes, cholesterol, an allergy, or any illness, use this as a menu of ideas and follow the clinician who knows you. In an emergency, call local emergency services.