Spicy Shrimp with Rice Paper Chips (Asian Shrimp Taco)

This is kind of like an Asian Shrimp Taco. These Spicy Shrimp with Rice Paper Chips are a quick and easy snack that everyone will love! It's full of flavor and pairs so well with the Sesame Cabbage Slaw and Spicy Mayo Sauce. Basically, an Asian taco, who wouldn't love that? 

This dish is perfect for any time of the day - great lunch or snack option for you, your friends, and family.

What is rice paper? 

Rice papers are a staple ingredient in any Asian cuisine. It is used for salad rolls, spring rolls, and dumplings; you can even make rice paper noodles with them. You can buy rice paper at any grocery store. They are located in the International isle. You can purchase them at Asian grocery stores as well as on Amazon. I like this brand. 

Making rice paper chips

Making rice paper chips is easy.

• Cut the rice paper into quarters.
• In a large skillet, heat up 5 tablespoon of oil. Once it is hot, drop 1 piece of rice paper and watch it turn into chips in 2 seconds.
• Remove with a pair of tongs and set it on a plate with paper towels.
• Repeat this process.

Ingredients

Crispy Prawns:

Prawns
Potato starch 
Garlic powder
Turmeric
Pepper
Salt
Oil for shallow frying 

Spicy Mayo Sauce:

Kewpie mayo 
Sriracha
Honey 
Sesame oil 

Rice Paper Chips:

Rice paper 
Oil for frying

Sesame Cabbage slaw: 

Cabbage
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Sugar

Garnish:

Black sesame seeds
Green onions 

Instructions

Crispy Prawns 

• Peel and devein the prawns. 
• Add the prawns, garlic powder, turmeric, potato starch, salt, and pepper in a large container. Cover with a lid and shake it. 
• Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet and shallow fry the prawns. Do not overcrowd. 
• Remove when the prawns when they are golden brown and crispy. Set aside. 

Sesame Cabbage Slaw

1. Shred the cabbage 
2. Add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger in a bowl. Mix well. 
3. Add the cabbage and combine well. Set aside. 

Spicy Mayo Sauce

• Combine 1 tablespoon kewpie mayo, sriracha, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. 
• Mix well and set aside. 

Rice Paper Chips

• In a skillet, heat up 4 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. 
• Once the oil is hot, add the rice paper one at a time. Once the paper crisps up, help fold it a bit, so it shapes like a taco shell. 

Assemble 

• In the rice shell, add cabbage slaw, and crispy prawns and top it with spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and green onions. 
• Serve and enjoy! 

Top tip for success 

• Prep all the ingredients first, then assemble them at the very end. The crispy rice paper chips are great when they are crispy. 

Other ingredients you can add

• Avocado 
• Cucumber 
• Chili oil - for an extra spicy kick

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Mandolin
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Knife
• Cutting board
  

Storage

I do not recommend storing this in the fridge or freezer. 

I recommend this dish to be freshly made. 

FAQ

Is rice paper healthy to eat?

Rice papers are thin and relatively low-carb. The flavor is neutral, which makes it a great vehicle for flavors like salad rolls, rice paper dumplings, rice paper noodles, and so much more. 

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