Description
These Savory Smoked Salmon Spring Rolls are a fresh, flavorful, and light appetizer perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender smoked salmon, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and a spicy mayo kick, all wrapped in delicate spring roll wrappers with pickled onions adding a tangy crunch. Enjoy a quick, no-cook meal that satisfies both the palate and the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickled Onions
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups boiling water (to blanch the onion)
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Spring Roll Filling
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 8 pieces spring roll wrappers
- 1 pound smoked salmon
- 2 cups lettuce, fresh
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all your ingredients and equipment to streamline the cooking process.
- Boil Water: Bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a pot while slicing the onion.
- Slice Onion: Thinly slice the red onion and place the slices into a fine mesh sieve.
- Blanch Onions: Pour the boiling water over the sliced onions in the sieve to blanch them. This softens the onion slightly and mellows the flavor.
- Pickle Onions: Transfer the blanched onions into a jar; cover with apple cider vinegar and kosher salt. Refrigerate and let them sit for at least 30 minutes to develop tangy flavor.
- Make Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sriracha until fully combined, creating a creamy, spicy sauce.
- Prepare Wrappers: Soak each spring roll wrapper individually in cool water until they become pliable, usually for about 15-20 seconds. Lay them flat on a clean surface.
- Layer Ingredients: On each softened wrapper, arrange a layer of smoked salmon, a drizzle of spicy mayo, fresh lettuce leaves, slices of avocado, and a few pickled onions for crunch.
- Roll Up: Fold the sides of the wrapper inward, then tightly roll from the bottom up to enclose the filling completely, forming a neat spring roll.
- Serve: Cut each roll in half diagonally for easier eating if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Use fresh spring roll wrappers for best texture and pliability.
- Adjust sriracha in the spicy mayo according to your heat preference.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the spring roll wrappers are made from rice flour.
- You can prepare the pickled onions a day ahead to enhance their flavor.
- Keep the rolls covered with a damp cloth if not serving immediately to prevent drying out.
