Gluten Free Shrimp Rice Paper Rolls
These fresh, vibrant rolls are everything you want in a light meal — colorful, satisfying, and packed with crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, and fragrant herbs all tucked into a delicate rice paper wrapper. The combination of cool cucumber and carrot matchsticks, shredded red cabbage, fresh mint, and cilantro makes every bite feel bright and alive. A tamari-based dipping sauce — made with lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and fresh ginger — ties it all together with a punchy, savory-sweet kick. The good news for anyone avoiding gluten is that every component here is naturally free of wheat: rice vermicelli, rice paper wrappers, and tamari instead of regular soy sauce do all the heavy lifting without any substitutions that feel like a compromise. Rolling technique is the only real skill involved, and the instructions walk you through it step by step so even first-timers end up with tight, beautiful rolls. This recipe makes 8 rolls and serves 4, so it works equally well as a starter or a full weeknight dinner.
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4 servings
For the rolls
- 3 oz rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 rice paper wrappers (8.5-inch rounds)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 english cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
For the dipping sauce
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice vermicelli according to package directions, usually 3–4 minutes in boiling water, until tender but not mushy. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- 2
Fill the medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until pink, curled, and opaque throughout with no translucent gray at the center. Drain and transfer to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, slice each shrimp in half lengthwise.
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