Shrimp Egg Rolls: Better Than Takeout!
Shrimp Egg Rolls are crispy, golden, and filled with a juicy, savory shrimp mixture wrapped in a crunchy shell.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ small carrot, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of white pepper
For the egg rolls
- 12 sheets egg roll wrappers
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 cups cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- To make the filling, in a food processor, blend the shrimp into a smooth paste, then add the carrot, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper, and mix until fully combined.
- To pipe the filling, transfer the shrimp mixture into a pastry bag or a Ziploc bag and snip off the tip to portion evenly.
- To assemble the egg rolls, lay the egg roll wrapper flat with a corner pointing toward you, pipe a line of filling near the bottom corner, fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in both sides, then roll upward and seal the top corner with the beaten egg, keeping the wrap snug but not tight.
- To fry, in a pot over medium-high to high heat, heat the cooking oil to 350°F (177°C), then carefully add the egg rolls and fry for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- To serve, remove the egg rolls and drain on a rack or paper towel, then serve hot while crispy.
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Notes
- Don’t wrap too tightly: The shrimp expands slightly as it cooks, so leaving a little space helps prevent bursting.
- Use a pastry bag for consistency: This keeps the filling even, speeds up assembly, and helps each egg roll cook uniformly.
- Keep the oil at a temperature: Frying at 350°F ensures the wrapper crisps quickly without absorbing excess oil.
- Freeze for convenience: These can be cooked directly from frozen—just add a couple extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Air-fry option: For a lighter version, air fry at 375°F until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
- Protein swap: This method also works with ground chicken, pork, or a mix of shrimp and pork—adjust seasoning as needed.