Today's post was supposed to be about the fresh corn soup from last night, but as an afterthought I made these Shrimp and Mint rolls to go with it and they were so good I have to share them with you.
These rolls are even more minimal than yesterday's vegetable version. I quick sauteed raw shrimp in a little butter, olive oil and lime juice. I tried cutting the shrimp several different ways, including mincing them. I liked them sliced in two, lengthwise, best. I just laid the shrimp on top of mint leaves, squeezed a touch more lime juice over them, and wrapped them up in the spring roll wrapper. That's it. I also layered in a few pea shoots into some of the rolls.
I did a complete 180 on the sauce from yesterday. This sauce is cool and creamy. I mixed 1/2 cup of coconut milk, the juice of half a lime, a teaspoon of Thai chili sauce and a pinch of salt. Then stirred in some finely chopped cilantro. It made the perfect sauce for these rolls.
See
yesterday's post for details on wrapping summer rolls.
So which ones are you going to make first?
So translucent, they are stunning. I don't like fish or seafood unless its slathered in mayo or in a sarnie but the coconut sauce might swing it for me.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic combination. I love coconut. Beautiful presentation!
ReplyDeleteThe vege rolls I think because I love the peanut butter sauce. These do look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love summer rolls and yours look so good that I'll probably make both.I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteOh my GOSH. I want this. NOW. Why oh why did you have to move to LA instead of Phoenix? What could CA possibly have to offer that my desire to eat your cooking on a regular basis can't top?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, in case you missed it, this looks awesome. I seriously need to get some shrimp ASAP.
I love that last photo! Very cool! I need to get on board with the rolls. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI love this - a perfect summer meal - great flavors -
ReplyDeleteMary x
Oh. My. God. Sue these are incredible! I love these superfine sheets. They make an incredible roll and I can just taste these now. My mouth is drooling!! Sue, may I make a suggestion that you move your 'pinterest' pin it badge to the bottom of the post? When I scroll thru my blog list, like many I am attracted to the photos of the food but because your pin it badge is at the top of the post it's used as the photo that represents the post which I'm sure you'll agree is not quite what you want! Or ignore my rantings!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dom, I'm going to try to move the pin to the bottom of the post. I was wondering how to fix that and still have the button on top, I guess I'll have to google the problem ;)
DeleteI think I said yesterday how I love these little babies - but with the prawns these are even better.
ReplyDeleteThese look just beautiful. I love how bright the shrimp look!
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