If you love meals that are light, colourful, and packed with fresh ingredients, these Prawn Spring Rolls with Avocado and Creamy Sweet Paprika Dipping Sauce are the perfect recipe to add to your collection. Made with delicate rice paper wrappers and filled with juicy pan-fried jumbo king prawns, creamy avocado, crunchy red bell pepper, and crisp julienned carrots, these spring rolls are refreshing, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
What makes this recipe truly special is the contrast of textures and flavours. The soft rice paper wraps around tender prawns and crunchy vegetables, while the creamy avocado adds richness and balance. Served alongside a simple homemade dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet paprika, garlic powder, chilli flakes, and a splash of water, every bite is bursting with savoury, sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy flavours.
These spring rolls are perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, picnics, parties, or as a fresh appetiser when entertaining guests. They look impressive on the plate, yet require only a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time.
There are so many reasons to make this recipe again and again.
Rice paper creates a soft, delicate wrapper that allows the fresh fillings to shine. Once soaked briefly in warm water, it becomes flexible and easy to roll. Its neutral flavour makes it the perfect base for the prawns and vegetables.
Jumbo king prawns are naturally sweet, tender, and full of flavour. Pan-frying them with garlic powder, salt, and pepper gives them a savoury, slightly smoky coating that pairs beautifully with the fresh vegetables.
They provide:
Avocado adds a creamy richness that balances the crisp vegetables and the savoury prawns. It also contributes healthy monounsaturated fats, making the spring rolls more filling and satisfying.
Red bell pepper brings sweetness, crunch, and vibrant colour. It adds freshness and a pleasant crisp texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft rice paper and creamy avocado.
Thin strips of carrot add extra crunch, natural sweetness, and bright colour, making the rolls both more nutritious and visually appealing.
This simple homemade sauce is what ties everything together.
The result is a creamy, slightly smoky, sweet-and-spicy sauce that perfectly complements the fresh spring rolls.
These spring rolls are a wonderful combination of textures and flavours. Each bite includes:
The balance of fresh vegetables and savoury seafood makes them incredibly refreshing while still being satisfying enough for a complete meal.
These spring rolls are packed with wholesome ingredients that provide a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and vegetables.
Prawns are an excellent source of:
They are naturally low in calories while being very satisfying.
Avocado provides:
These vegetables contribute:
Together, they add both nutrition and vibrant colour to the dish.
These spring rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but they can also be prepared a few hours in advance. Store them in a single layer in an airtight container, separated with damp paper towels to prevent sticking. Keep the dipping sauce in a separate container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
They make an excellent packed lunch, picnic option, or light dinner for busy days.
One of the best things about spring rolls is how versatile they are.
Try including:
Replace the prawns with:
Fresh herbs such as mint, coriander, or Thai basil add even more freshness and aroma.
Increase the chilli flakes or add a little sriracha for extra heat.
These spring rolls are delicious on their own, but they also pair wonderfully with:
For a larger meal, serve them alongside rice noodles or a simple sesame salad.
These Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls with Avocado and Creamy Sweet Paprika Sauce are:
They’re the kind of recipe that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to prepare, making them ideal for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Fry prawns on a pan with olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side, season with dry garlic, salt and pepper, then set aside to cool down slightly.
In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
Then, in a shallow bowl, wet the rice and paper. Place a few slices of avocado, red bell pepper, carrot, and 2–3 prawns in the centre of the softened rice paper. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly to form a neat spring roll. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients.
When all ready, serve with sauce and enjoy!
Servings 1
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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