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Fresh Healthy Spring Roll Bowl with Shrimp and Mango

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A light, vibrant spring roll bowl featuring fresh shrimp, sweet mango, crisp vegetables, and a zingy lime dressing tossed over rice noodles. Perfect for a quick, refreshing meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) peeled and deveined shrimp (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 6 oz (170 g) thin vermicelli rice noodles
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil (optional)
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (substitute tamari for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1 lime wedge per bowl

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add rice noodles. Soak for 4-6 minutes until tender but still slightly firm. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to drain well.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Julienne carrots, thinly slice cucumber, shred red cabbage, peel and dice mango, rinse bean sprouts, and chop fresh herbs.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, chopped chili (if using), and toasted sesame oil. Adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained noodles, cooked shrimp, vegetables, bean sprouts, mango, and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine.
  6. Divide mixture into bowls. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts and add a lime wedge on the side.

Notes

Toss noodles with a splash of sesame oil before adding other ingredients to prevent sticking. Cook shrimp quickly over medium-high heat to avoid toughness. Keep dressing and crunchy toppings separate if prepping ahead to maintain texture. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. For vegan version, substitute shrimp with tofu or tempeh and fish sauce with tamari.

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Keywords: spring roll bowl, shrimp, mango, rice noodles, healthy, fresh, quick meal, summer recipe, gluten-free, seafood