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Marissa Bolden

Blackened Shrimp Spring Rolls & Coca -Cola Peanut Sauce

These blackened shrimp spring rolls combine crisp vegetables, seasoned shrimp, and a bold coca cola peanut dipping sauce for a fun Southern-meets-Asianr inspired bite. The shrimp bring smoky heat, while the reduced coca cola adds sweetness and depth to the savory peanut-miso sauce.
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Servings: 6 rolls
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Spring Rolls
  • 6 spring roll wrappers
  • 12 shrimp cleaned and peeled
  • Celery thinly sliced
  • Cabbage thinly sliced
  • Spring mix
  • Olive oil for searing
  • Blackened Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Coca Cola Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1/3 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons yellow miso
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup Coca Cola
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 green onion

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Dry sauté pan
  • Food Processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prepare the blackened shrimp
  2. Combine the cayenne, black pepper, thyme, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over the cleaned and peeled shrimp.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of olive oil.
  5. Sear the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the pan and allow them to cool.
  7. Prepare the peanuts
  8. Add the peanuts to a dry sauté pan over medium heat.
  9. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the natural oils begin to surface and the peanuts deepen slightly in color.
  10. Remove from the pan and allow them to cool slightly.
  11. Reduce the Coca Cola
  12. Add the Coca Cola to the pan and bring it to a simmer.
  13. Allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until reduced to approximately 1/3 cup.
  14. Watch the reduction toward the end because the concentrated Coca Cola can thicken quickly.
  15. Make the peanut dipping sauce
  16. Add the sautéed peanuts, reduced Coca Cola, water, yellow miso, soy sauce, cilantro, and green onion to a food processor.
  17. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  18. Add additional water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired dipping consistency.
  19. Taste and adjust the consistency as needed.
  20. Assemble the spring rolls
  21. Slice each cooled shrimp in half lengthwise.
  22. Fill a shallow dish with water.
  23. Dip one spring roll wrapper into the water until softened and pliable. Place it on a clean work surface.
  24. Arrange four shrimp halves on the wrapper with the seasoned side facing down.
  25. Add the thinly sliced celery, cabbage, and spring mix.
  26. Fold the edges of the wrapper inward over the filling.
  27. Tuck the filling in as you roll, keeping the spring roll tight without tearing the wrapper.
  28. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  29. Serve immediately with the Coca Cola peanut dipping sauce.