Shrimp Spring Rolls With Lemon/Honey Dipping Sauce (Cook Yourself Thin)

For the lemon dipping sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1 TBL. lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes

For the shrimp
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 pound medium shrimp (about 16-18)
1 tablespoon apple juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

For assembling
6 Vietnamese rice paper wraps, soaked in cold water for 45 seconds (Found these at a local chinese market)
Any raw veggies you want to add to your roll.
I used shredded carrots (you can find these near the bagged salad)
shredded cabbage
bean sprouts
raw mushrooms, sliced

1. For the lemon dipping sauce: In a small stainless-steel saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice vinegar, lemon juice and honey. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Remove from the heat and add the minced garlic, ginger and chili flakes, and let steep until cooled, about another 30 minutes. Set aside and reserve.

2. For the shrimp: Over medium to high heat, place the sesame oil, minced ginger, garlic powder and the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink and not too firm. Add the apple juice and let it reduce. Add the soy sauce and cook another minute. Let cool and set aside.

3. For the assembly: Soak the rice wrappers in cold water for 45 seconds or until pliable. Be careful not to rip the wrappers when removing from the water. Place on flat clean surface and spread evenly.

4. Place place your veggies then shrimp. At this point I drizzle a little bit of the lemon sauce over the shrimp and veggies then start wrapping at one end and roll over once, then bring in both ends and continue to roll, making sure the filling remains inside and fits snugly. Continue with remaining wrappers and filling.

Serve with dipping sauce.

Ashlie's Notes: This is really yummy. Something I have made over and over. My husband even liked it! He's not big on things like this but he ate this right up and then asked for more. This is very fresh and refreshing!