Shrimp Egg Rolls

These shrimp egg rolls are super crispy and crunchy on the outside with a delicious shrimp and veggie filling. They're so much better than anything you'd get for takeout, and this egg roll recipe is simple to make at home!

The Best Shrimp Egg Rolls

If egg rolls are your favorite part of getting Chinese takeout, just wait until you try this shrimp egg roll recipe. It's an irresistible appetizer that you'll want to make over and over again. 

I mean, between the ultra-crunchy egg roll wrappers combined with the tender, aromatic blend of veggies and juicy cooked shrimp, it really doesn't get any better than this!

And to make this recipe even better, the egg rolls with shrimp are super simple to make too! All you have to do is cook the veggies and shrimp, roll everything up in the egg roll wrappers, then fry 'em until super crunchy and delicious.

By the way, since this recipe is so easy, you can make whatever you want to eat on the side. If you're looking for what to serve with shrimp egg rolls, this fried sushi or potato mochi are two of my favorites.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredient list for these shrimp egg rolls is deceptively simple. And, honestly, there's a good chance that you have most - if not all - of them at home already.

Check out what you'll need to make shrimp egg rolls:

• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large green onions, chopped
• 3 cups green cabbage, sliced
• ½ cups carrots, shredded
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• ½ tbsp. rice vinegar
• ½ lb. peeled raw shrimp, chopped
• 6 egg roll wrappers
• water
• Sweet chili sauce, duck sauce, or spicy mustard for dipping (optional)

Pretty simple, eh?!

Now, while I suggest using fresh shrimp in this recipe, you can use fresh or frozen shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, either allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight or transfer them to a sealed plastic bag and submerge the shrimp in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes before chopping.

Oh, and if you're looking for the perfect dipping sauce for shrimp egg rolls, I've got you covered. Some of my go-to's are this Szechuan sauce, this sweet chili sauce, and this sweet and sour sauce.

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP EGG ROLLS

When it comes to making shrimp egg rolls, it's a really straightforward process. You basically just cook the veggies and the shrimp, then carefully wrap them up in your egg roll wrapper and fry 'em till they're golden and crispy.

So, with that said, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

STEP 1: COOK THE SHRIMP AND VEGGIES

First, begin by heating sesame oil over a large skillet set to medium-high heat. Then, you can add the ginger, garlic, and green onions and sauté everything for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Next, you can add the cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, and vinegar to the skillet along with the raw shrimp. Now you'll want to sauté the shrimp for 1-2 minutes or until they're almost cooked through.

Then you can continue cooking everything on high heat for about 2-3 minutes until the veggies are tender and crisp. After that, you can transfer the shrimp and veggie mix to a colander to drain and cool.

STEP 2: WRAP THE EGG ROLLS

Once you've let the shrimp and veggie mix cool off, you can begin to wrap the egg rolls.

To do this, take one egg roll wrapper and place it on a clean surface. Position the wrapper so the points face the top and bottom like a diamond shape. Then, you can spoon ⅓ cup of the shrimp mixture onto the bottom third of the wrapper.

Next, dip your brush in a small bowl of water and run it along the edges of the wrapper. Lift the point nearest to you and wrap it around the filling. Then, you'll want to fold the left and right corners toward the center and continue to tightly roll it into a cylinder shape.

After that, you'll want to continue the wrapping process until you've used up all of the fillings.

STEP 3: FRY THE SHRIMP EGG ROLLS

Once you've wrapped all of the shrimp egg rolls, spray the sides of each egg roll with water and use your fingers or a brush to evenly coat the entire wrapper.

Next, you can fill a large pot with enough oil to deep fry the egg rolls. Then, working in batches, fry the egg rolls in the oil for 5-7 minutes, stopping halfway through to flip each egg roll.

As soon as they're golden brown, carefully remove them from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate. Then repeat the frying process to cook the remaining egg rolls.

STEP 4: SERVE

Finally, once you've fried all of the egg rolls, serve them immediately with any dipping sauce you'd like.

Enjoy!

HOW TO STORE SHRIMP EGG ROLLS

This recipe for shrimp egg rolls makes 4 servings. So, if you're serving 'em as an appetizer or with other dishes - like these har gow dumplings or these Chinese green beans - you should have more than enough for dinner.

With that said, if you end up with any leftovers, you can store the leftover egg rolls in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Alternatively, if you want to keep the egg rolls for even longer, you can freeze them for about 3 months.

HOW TO REHEAT SHRIMP EGG ROLLS

When it comes to reheating leftover egg rolls, I recommend using the oven. Simply place your egg rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and heat 'em at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes or until they are fully warmed.

Alternatively, you can also use an air fryer to reheat the egg rolls. For the air fryer, place the egg rolls in the air fryer basket and heat them at 375°F for about 4-5 minutes or until thoroughly warm and crispy.

FAQS ABOUT THIS SHRIMP EGG ROLL RECIPE

What's the difference between spring rolls and egg rolls?

The main difference between spring rolls and egg rolls is the wrapper. Spring rolls are wrapped in thin flour wrappers, and egg rolls are wrapped in a thicker, crispier wrapper. 

What is a shrimp egg roll made of?

Shrimp egg rolls are typically made up of a combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, ginger, garlic, and diced shrimp that are all cooked and stuffed into egg roll wrappers, which are then fried or baked until crispy and golden brown.

Do all egg rolls have shrimp in them?

No, all egg rolls do not have shrimp in them. While shrimp is a common filling for egg rolls, you can use just about any protein to fill them. Some other popular fillings for egg rolls are minced chicken, pork, mushroom, tofu, and beef, to name a few.

How do you make shrimp egg rolls in an air fryer?

To make shrimp egg rolls in an air fryer, you want to first make the filling and wrap all of the egg rolls. Then cook the egg rolls in batches at 370°F for about 5 minutes, flipping them half way through cooking. Make sure that they are lying flat in the air fryer basket, so you may have to cook them in batches. 

WRAPPING IT UP

Well, that's how to make shrimp egg rolls!

These crispy fried shrimp egg rolls have an addictive crunch and a savory filling that's balanced with incredible flavors. I may be biased, but I really think this is better than anything you can get at a restaurant or for takeout.

Anyway, I hope you love this shrimp egg rolls recipe as much as I do.

As always, if you give it a try, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!

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