Shrimp Egg Rolls

These shrimp egg rolls are super crispy and crunchy on the outside with a delicious shrimp and veggie filling. Honestly, they're so much better than anything you'd get for takeout, plus they're super simple to make too! In fact, just 4 simple steps are all you have to follow to make 'em and they'll be done and on the table in under 20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it's made almost completely out of kitchen staples. Honestly, there's a good chance that you'll have most - if not all - of them at home already.

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make 'em:

• 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 stuff, eh?!

Now, while I suggest using freshly cooked shrimp in this recipe, but you can use frozen cooked shrimp too. If you decide to use 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 them.

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 homemade Szechuan sauce, this sweet chili sauce, or this sweet and sour sauce.

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP EGG ROLLS

When it comes to making these 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 THE 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. You might even end up with some leftovers to eat the following day/s.

With that said, if you do end up with those leftovers, you can store your 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 THE 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, just 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 rice flour wrappers, and egg rolls are wrapped in thicker wheat flour wrappers. 

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.

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 these shrimp egg rolls in an air fryer?

To make shrimp egg rolls in an air fryer, you want to first make the filling, then stuff the egg roll wraps with it, and then roll them up until they're sealed. Once sealed you'll want to cook the egg rolls in batches at 370°F for about 5 minutes, flipping them halfway through as they cook. Also, make sure that they are lying flat in the air fryer basket when you cook them so they cook evenly.

My Final Thoughts

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

These crispy fried egg rolls have an addictive crunch and a savory filling that'll blow your mind.

I know I may be biased, but I really think these rolls are better than anything you can get at a restaurant.

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

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

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