Spring Rolls With Salmon

I remember making these smoked salmon spring rolls for the first time in Tim’s and my first home. I felt like I had made something so incredible, yet it was completely effortless. Which in the early married days, all I wanted to do was impress Tim. Ladies, am I right?

What I love most about these spring rolls is how easily I can swap the veggies with whatever I have on hand. I try to keep them as colorful as possible because that’s what makes them so pretty and tasty, but if I’m missing something, it’s no worry at all. They’re still so good! Smoked salmon is my shortcut in these spring rolls — it’s what makes these rolls taste amazing, and it’s something you can easily pick up at the store. If you don’t want salmon, I also love shrimp spring rolls, too.

Preparing Smoked Salmon Spring Rolls

30 minutes is all you need to make this salmon spring roll recipe. Once you’ve gathered the ingredients, set a timer and see the rolls unfold before your eyes.

• Cut the ingredients: Slice cucumber, avocado, carrots, and salmon into long, thin strips. Also, cut the lettuce leaves into small pieces.
• Soak the rice paper: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Place one rice paper wrapper in the water for 10-20 seconds, then lay it on a clean work surface.
• Stuff the spring rolls: On one side of the rice paper, stack the smoked salmon, sliced veggies, and avocado.
• Roll the spring rolls: Fold over the sides of the rice paper. Then, starting from the side with the filling, roll up the rice paper into a semi-tight roll (like you’re making a burrito). Repeat the process.
• Serve: Lay the rice paper rolls on a plate in a single layer (try not to touch them, as they do stick!). Serve alongside your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Spring Rolls vs Egg Rolls

Spring rolls and egg rolls are very different. When I was first introduced to them, I got them confused and ended up ordering the wrong ones! (Oops!) Here’s a quick way to tell them apart so you don’t get confused, too!

• Egg roll: Egg rolls have a egg-based wrapping filled with cooked cabbage, pork, and other vegetables. They are fried and crunchy.
• Spring roll: Spring rolls are “fresh rolls” served cold. They feature crunchy veggies, herbs, some kind of protein, and creamy avocado all wrapped in tender rice paper.

Tips for the Best Smoked Salmon Spring Rolls

If you’re even a little bit scared of making spring rolls, don’t be! Here are a few tips to help you conquer any reservations you might have.

• Check the Asian food aisle: If you need any Asian food ingredients (like spring roll wrappers), look in the Asian food aisle in your grocery store. Or, go to your local Asian specialty food store!
• Make your own smoked salmon (optional): I have a recipe for homemade cold smoked salmon if you are up for it! If not, a smoked salmon fillet from the store is so easy to find.
• Soak the rice paper one at a time: Once rice paper is wet, it gets sticky. To prevent the papers from tearing and sticking to one another, only soak and roll one rice paper at a time.
• Slice the veggies into equal-sized strips: Make rolling easier and each bite similar by slicing the veggies into evenly-sized strips.
• Lay the spring rolls seam-side down: Once rolled, keep your spring rolls from falling apart by laying them seam-side down.

Different Filling Options

From authentic to experimental, here are a couple of different fillings to play around with if you’re in the mood for something different.

• Herbs: Choose one or add a mix of cilantro, mint leaves, green onion, and Thai basil.
• Noodles: Cook some rice vermicelli noodles in boiling water, allow them to cool, and stuff a portion in each roll.
• Protein: If smoked salmon isn’t your thing, swap in roast pork, air fryer shrimp, or tofu slices (marinate them in hoisin for extra flavor!).
• Vegetables: Feel free to include any vegetable you want, especially the crunchy ones. My favorites are radish, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, arugula, literally anything in the refrigerator! Shredded green or purple cabbage, bean sprouts, bell pepper, and scallions are options, too.

Storing Spring Rolls

To keep your spring rolls fresh for up to three days, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Keeping them airtight is key, otherwise the rice paper will dry out and become hard.

More Tasty Asian-Inspired Dishes

• Simple Yakisoba Noodles Recipe – Japanese stir-fried noodles
• Air Fryer Korean Chicken Thighs – Sweet and salty chicken thighs
• Grilled Beef Galbi – Marinated short beef ribs
• Japchae (Korean Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles) – Korean stir-fried glass noodles
• Korean Air Fryer Pork Ribs – Tender, slightly sweet pork ribs

Recipe

Spring Rolls With Salmon

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Servings

8 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Smoked salmon spring rolls are crunchy and fresh, pretty to look at, and delicious. Choose your own fillings, wrap it all up, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 10 round rice paper sheets
• 1 English cucumber
• 2 avocados
• 2 large carrots
• 1 lb smoked salmon
• 5 lettuce leaves

US Units – Metric

Instructions

• Slice the cucumber, avocado, carrots, and salmon into long, thin strips. Cut the lettuce leaves into smaller pieces.
  
• Soak a single rice paper in a shallow dish filled with warm water for 10-20 seconds. Lay it on a clean surface.
  
• Place a portion of all the ingredients on the bottom half of the rice paper. Fold over both sides and roll it up. Repeat the process until you run out of rice papers.
  
• Assemble the spring rolls in a single layer on a plate, making sure none of them are touching or else they will stick together.
  
• Serve alongside peanut sauce (or any other of your favorite Asian-style dipping sauces) and enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Spring Rolls With Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 464mg19%

Potassium 476mg14%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 3820IU76%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 29mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.