Shrimp Spring Roll Mini Taco Bowls

Why fuss with soaking spring roll wrappers when you can stuff all the yummy filling into easy Shrimp Spring Roll Mini Taco Bowls? These beautiful, fresh appetizers are great for parties or just a light lunch. Cook them up whenever you're in the mood for a unique finger food.
Prep 40 Minutes
Total 40 Minutes
Servings 12

Ingredient List

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked rice vermicelli noodles, broken
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb cooked peeled miniature shrimp (150 to 200 per lb)
  • 1 package (5.1 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Mini Bowls (12 Count)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup matchstick-cut cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
  • Sriracha sauce, if desired
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Preparation

  1. In microwavable 2-cup measuring cup, microwave water uncovered on High 1 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Add noodles; soak 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Drain; return to measuring cup.
  2. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir in green onions, basil, cilantro and garlic. Add 2 tablespoons of the sauce mixture to cup with noodles; stir and set aside. Stir shrimp into bowl with remaining sauce mixture.
  3. Heat bowls as directed on package. Divide noodles among bowls; top with lettuce. Divide shrimp mixture and any remaining sauce mixture among bowls; top with cucumbers and carrot. Sprinkle with peanuts, and drizzle with Sriracha sauce.

Expert Tips

  • No fish sauce? No problem! Just add an additional 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce.
  • To tone down the heat in these Shrimp Spring Roll Mini Taco Bowls, consider topping with more fresh herbs or green onions instead of drizzling with Sriracha.
  • Need to save some time? Opt for bagged preshredded lettuce and carrots.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 35);  Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 30mg;  Sodium 290mg;  Potassium 80mg;  Total Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars 3g);  Protein 5g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%;  Vitamin C 0%;  Calcium 4%;  Iron 2%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1/2 Very Lean Meat;  1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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