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Fried shrimp wontons - crispy wontons filled with shrimp are popular dim sum found at Chinese restaurants. Make them at home with this easy recipe!
Fried Shrimp Wontons Recipe
I love Cantonese dim sum and wonton soup, where little morsels of dumplings, steamed buns, and various appetizers are served in bamboo baskets.
These crispy, golden brown shrimp dumplings are called “明虾角” in Cantonese dialect. They are one of my favorite dim sum; I always order them whenever I have dim sum.
If you love dim sum, you ought to try this recipe as these homemade fried shrimp wontons are exactly like dim sum restaurants, if not better. Plus, they are so easy to make!
How To Make Fried Shrimp Wontons
The key ingredient of this shrimp wontons recipe is the shrimp filling. Use raw shrimp to make the filling and add the seasoning.
For the wrapper, you will need wonton wrappers, which are square in shape and pale yellow in color.
Assemble the shrimp wontons by adding the filling to the wonton wrapper and then fold to form wontons.
Deep fry in hot oil until crispy and serve with mayonnaise.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 168 calories per serving, or about 3 pieces per serving.
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Fried Shrimp Wontons
Ingredients
- 8 oz (230g) raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 12 pieces wonton wrappers
- oil, for deep-frying
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, for dipping
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut 2/3 of the shrimp into small pieces. Mince the remaining 1/3 of the shrimp into a ground consistency. Combine the shrimp with all the Seasoning ingredients and stir to mix well.
- Assemble the shrimp wontons by placing a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp filling into the center of the wrapper, being careful not to overfill.
- Fold the wrapper to form a triangle shape. Using the thumbs and index fingers of both hands, press and squeeze both sides of the wonton toward the center to create folds. Ensure that the wontons are sealed tightly. Place the wrapped wontons on a floured surface or baking sheet.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches (5 cm to 7 cm) of oil in a wok or small stockpot to 350°F (176°C) for deep-frying. Gently drop the shrimp wontons into the oil and deep-fry in batches until they are golden brown. Remove them with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil on paper towels. Serve warm with mayonnaise.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hello, this sounds exactly like what I have been searching for! I guess I’ve been using the wrong term as I was searching for shrimp Rangoon. I adore having them in dim sum places with kewpie mayo. I’m in Alberta Canada, and our dim sum restaurants usually have these.
My question is, could these be baked in the oven? Many thanks for your wonderful recipes and cooking advice!
No baking.