Shrimp Spring Rolls with Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce

An Easy and Impressive Holiday Appetizer

When you’re bringing a dish to a holiday gathering, you want people to “oooh” and “aaah,” right? You want them to think it tastes amazing and looks like you spent all afternoon making it.
Here’s the secret … you don’t need to.

Shrimp spring rolls are quick to bake and taste incredible with a little homemade sauce. They’re crisp on the outside, tender inside, and smell downright irresistible as they come out of the oven.

How to Make Shrimp Spring Rolls

1. Preheat your oven according to the package directions.
2. Arrange the spring rolls on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet.
3. Bake until golden brown and crisp.
4. Try not to eat them all before serving. (Good luck with that.)

You can find shrimp spring rolls in most frozen food sections, they’re a lifesaver when you need something that looks fancy but takes almost no effort.

Don’t these look delicious?  I really didn’t want to take photos.  I wanted to devour them.  I restrained myself though because I also wanted to show you this dipping sauce I made!

Presentation Tips

Make it look extra festive by placing the spring rolls on a white platter with small bowls of dipping sauce. Add some fresh parsley or leafy greens for color. Here, I topped it with shredded orange peel. The cranberry red sauce with the golden spring rolls looks stunning on any holiday table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fast: Ready in about 20 minutes.
• Flavorful: Sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy.
• Festive: Perfect for holidays and parties.
• Flexible: Works with shrimp, chicken, or veggie spring rolls.

It’s one of those recipes that looks restaurant level but takes almost no work. That’s a win in my book.

Ginger Orange Cranberry Dipping Sauce

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This easy ginger orange cranberry dipping sauce is the perfect companion for shrimp spring rolls and other holiday appetizers. It’s quick to make, tangy, and full of bright citrus flavor, a festive twist on classic cranberry sauce.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Equipment

• 1 Mixing bowl
• 1 Whisk
• 1 Zester to add fresh orange zest for color and flavor.
• 1 Measuring spoons

Ingredients

  

• 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce canned
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• 3 ¼ Tbsp Dijon mustard use whole grain, not smooth
• 1 Tbsp orange juice
• 1½ Tbsp brown sugar light or dark, whichever you prefer

Optional Garnish

• 1 tsp orange zest optional, adds color and bright citrus flavor

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl.
• Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to let the flavors blend.
• Serve with shrimp spring rolls or your favorite appetizers.

Notes

For a bright citrus pop, add a touch of fresh orange zest. Use a fine zester to remove just the thin orange peel, not the bitter white pith. I use the Deiss PRO Citrus Lemon Zester and it works perfectly for this recipe.

Accurate measuring makes a big difference in flavor balance. I’ve used these stainless steel measuring spoons for years, and they’re durable, easy to read, and dishwasher safe.

Tips for Orange Zesting

For a bright burst of flavor, add a little fresh orange zest to your sauce. Use a fine grater or zester to remove just the thin orange layer of the peel, avoid the white pith underneath, which tastes bitter.

Stir the zest into the sauce for a hint of citrus and a pop of color that makes it look as good as it tastes.

The golden, crispy shells of these shrimp spring rolls balance beautifully with the smooth, tangy dipping sauce. Each bite blends savory shrimp with a burst of sweet cranberry and citrus, it’s the kind of flavor combo that keeps everyone coming back for just one more.

More Easy Holiday Recipes

• Buffalo Chicken Dip with Texas Pete
  This spicy, cheesy crowd pleaser is one of my favorite holiday appetizers. It’s quick to bake, perfect for game day or parties, and always disappears fast.
• Apple Pie Dessert Pizza
  Turn classic apple pie flavors into a dessert that’s fun and easy to share. This sweet pizza style treat brings a cozy holiday twist to any gathering. You’ll love it!
• Jalapeño Cheddar Hush Puppies
  Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these hush puppies bring just the right amount of heat to your holiday table with a Southern favorite with flair.
• Easy Baked Pork Chops and Rice
  When you need a comforting main dish to round out your holiday meal, this one pan recipe delivers hearty flavor with minimal cleanup.
• Cheesy Chipotle Hot Corn Bacon Dip is another easy appetizer that deserves a spot on your party table. It’s creamy, smoky, and loaded with flavor from corn, cheese, bacon, and chipotle. Perfect for game days or holidays alike.