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thai snapper rolls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Isabel Vela
San Antonio, TX

Going through one of my binders of recipe clippings i came across this one from the San Antonio Express News dated 7/16/2003.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For thai snapper rolls

  • 3 1/2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 3
    garlic cloves
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp
    fish sauce
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    shreddedf carrots
  • 3
    4 oz snapper fillets
  • spring roll wrappers
  • peanut or canola oil for frying
  • 12 small lettuce leaves
  • mint, cilantro and basil for garnish

How To Make thai snapper rolls

  • 1
    Preheat oil to 375 degrees.
  • 2
    In a blender, combine lime juice, garlic, sugar, red pepper flakes, fish sauce and water and blend until well mixed. Transfer sauce to a bowl and add carrots. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cut each snapper fillet into 4 strips and marinate in a little bit of sauce for about 10 min.
  • 4
    Wrap each snapper strip in a spring roll wrapper and seal with a little sauce along the edges.
  • 5
    Fry the snapper rolls for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the rolls to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • 6
    Place rolls on top of lettuce leaves, garnish, and serve with remaining sauce.

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