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Easy Baked Salmon & Veggie Rice Paper Rolls

Enjoy a light, healthy, and incredibly simple meal with these baked salmon and fresh vegetable rice paper rolls. Perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing weeknight dinner, they combine tender, flaky salmon with crisp, colorful veggies, all wrapped in delicate rice paper and served with a bright dipping sauce.

Easy Baked Salmon & Veggie Rice Paper Rolls
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
35 min
Servings:
4
persons

Ingredients

  • 4 piecesSalmon fillets, skinless
  • 16 sheetsRice paper wrappers
  • 1 pieceCucumber, medium, julienned
  • 2 piecesCarrots, medium, julienned
  • 1 pieceRed bell pepper, medium, julienned
  • 1 pieceAvocado, ripe, sliced
  • 0.3 cupFresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 tablespoonsSoy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsSesame Oil
  • 1 pieceLime, fresh juice
  • 1 tablespoonHoney (or maple syrup)
  • 0.5 teaspoonGarlic Powder
  • 0.3 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.3 teaspoonBlack Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Let it cool slightly, then gently flake into bite-sized pieces.

    15 min
  4. 4

    While the salmon bakes, prepare your vegetables. Julienne the cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper. Slice the avocado thinly. Chop the fresh cilantro.

    10 min
  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, the juice of one lime, and honey until well combined. This will be your dipping sauce.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Set up your rolling station: a shallow dish of warm water, your rice paper wrappers, flaked salmon, and all prepared vegetables.

  7. 7

    Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 15-20 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable. Carefully lay it flat on a clean, damp surface.

    1 min
  8. 8

    Arrange a small amount of flaked salmon, cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro in the center of the bottom third of the wrapper.

    1 min
  9. 9

    Fold the bottom edge of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in the sides. Tightly roll from the bottom upwards to create a secure roll.

    1 min
  10. 10

    Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling until all ingredients are used, making approximately 16 rolls (4 per serving).

    15 min
  11. 11

    Serve the fresh rice paper rolls immediately with the prepared dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • 400kcal

    Calories

  • 30g

    Protein

  • 40g

    Carbs

  • 20g

    Fat