Dinner

August 23, 2021

Collard Green Summer Roll with Jerk Shrimp

I usually associate collard greens with long braises and delicious pot likker - but I love them quickly blanched and used as a wrap. The leaves are sturdier than other green leafy vegetables - so it works well as a carb lite option for sandwiches and these summer rolls.

The sturdiness of the leaves, in fact, allowed hand rolling the wraps with the collard green leaves so much easier than using rice paper.

I recently purchased a julienne peeler from Whole Foods and have been “julienning” (Is that a word?) everything! I love the texture added in using julienned cucumbers - the ends are easily bendable which works well here making rolls. If you don’t have one, go get one, you’ll find yourself using it over and over again.

This recipe I’ve made in many different variations - I wanted to stick with a mostly green colorway and this combo is one of my faves. But feel free to play around with whatever vegetables or proteins you have on hand.

Now, let’s get into this jerk shrimp! The jerk spice blend pairs wells with the peanut dipping sauce and between the two adds so much flavor to this dish. The spice blend is perfectly spicy and layered in flavors - you can use your favorite brand or you can find the one I use here Studio Spice Co.

Making the peanut sauce - requires a handful of ingredients but is worth the effort as you can control the amount of sugar etc in the final product. And I find I use leftovers for a dipping sauce for crudite for a snack so i like to keep some on hand.

Let me know if you give it a try!

Melissa

Collard Green Summer Roll with Jerk Shrimp

A carb friendly alternative to my favorite summer rolls - served with a peanut sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or snack.

Author:

The Queenship

Prep:

25

min

cook:

5

min

total:

30

min

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 c natural peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp low sodium tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • warm water to thin out

Jerk Shrimp

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb u15 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp salt free jerk spice blend
  • sea salt to taste

Collard Green Summer Rolls

  • 4-6 large collard green leaves, stem removed
  • 1 large English cucumber, julienned lengthwise
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 small handful of cilantro
  • A couple of mint leaves
  • 1 green scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Crushed peanuts or pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • small pot
  • medium mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • whisk
  • knife

Instructions

To make the Peanut Sauce:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients to combine. Add a bit of warm water to thin out to desired consistency if necessary. Set aside.

To make the Jerk Shrimp:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, jerk spice blend, sea salt, and olive oil. Stir to combine and completely coat the shrimp. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side - depending on the size of the shrimp. Set aside.

To assemble the Collard Green Summer Roll:

  1. Heat a small pot of water to boil and add collard green leaves to blanch for approximately 30 seconds- just enough to become pliable and bright green.
  2. Remove immediately and dry with paper towels, lay flat.
  3. Lay one collard green leaf, stem side up.
  4. Begin to add the ingredients, starting with: avocado, cucumber, herbs, scallions, and jerk shrimp.
  5. Fold over sides of collard green and begin to roll away from you.
  6. Repeat until you have 4-6 rolls prepared.
  7. Garnish with crushed peanuts or pistachios and serve with dipping sauce.
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August 24, 2021
Theresa
I am absolutely trying this ASAP!