Fried Shrimp Wontons
Fried shrimp wontons - crispy wontons filled with shrimp are popular dim sum found at Chinese restaurants. Make them at home with this easy recipe!
Servings: 4 people
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
Adapted from my cookbook Easy Chinese Recipes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 751mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g