Shrimp Wontons. Flavourful bouncy shrimp wrapped in soft wonton skins. A classic to Chinese cuisine that is undeniably good!
These are a wonderful appetizer, snack or meal, especially served in a bowl of homemade wonton soup.
Easy Shrimp Wonton Recipe!
This shrimp wonton recipe is extremely easy to make at home! The only tricky part may be wanting to eat them all as they are so good.
In case, you're worried about wrapping them, I share step by step visuals and instructions on how to wrap them.
Minutes to Cook!
The great thing about these shrimp wontons is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them. When you're ready to cook, they only take minutes to boil from frozen.
Great as a Snack, meal, or appetizer!
These are great as a snack, appetizer, or for a quick lunch or dinner in your wonton noodle soup.
What you’ll need
The below ingredients are required for these Shrimp Wontons. ***Please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements***
- wonton wrappers
- water to seal wontons
Shrimp filling for wontons:
- frozen jumbo shrimp
- green onions
- garlic
- ginger
- regular soy sauce
- sesame oil
- Shaoxing wine
- cornstarch
- chicken bouillon powder
- sugar
- white pepper
Garnish: Chili oil
How to make Shrimp Wontons
Below are visuals to show you how to make shrimp wontons. ***Please scroll down to the recipe card below to find full instructions and details***
Cooking Tips
Below are tips on making these shrimp stuffed wontons:
Finely chop shrimp into a paste
If you don't finely chop it, it'll be more difficult to scoop 1 levelled teaspoon of the filling because the shrimp will cling together.
Food processor is helpful but not mandatory
Using a food processor will speed up preparing the filling as it will finely grind the shrimp into a paste and mix the ingredients for you. However, if you don’t own one, don’t worry - you can do this manually.
Mix filling ingredients in one direction
By mixing the filling in one direction with chopsticks, this creates a pastier filling that sticks together and won't fall apart when you go to wrap the wontons.
Place filling in the center of the wonton wrapper
This will ensure your filling doesn't explode out of the side.
Do not overstuff the wonton
It may be tempting to add more filling to your wonton, but I recommend you don't. Just 1 levelled teaspoon per wonton. This can cause the filling to burst as you wrap the wonton.
Make sure to squeeze out big air pockets
This prevents the dumplings from breaking apart when being cooked.
Seal the edges of the wrapper well!
Apply a little water to the two adjacent edges before sealing the wrapper. The water acts like glue. This prevents the wonton from breaking opening as you boil them.
Place wrapped wontons on parchment paper
This prevents them from sticking to the surface they're resting on.
Boil until they float
Over medium-high heat, boil your water and once it's boiling lower your wontons and boil them until they float, about 3-4 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally or they can stick to the pot.
FAQ
Below are frequently asked questions about my recipe:
Where can I buy wonton skins?
Any Asian supermarket will carry them in the refrigerated section.
My wontons fell apart! Help?
This means that you didn't seal the wontons well enough causing them to open. Next time, seal them well by pinching the edges together.
What do you serve wontons with?
Chili oil is my favourite dipping sauce to have them with! I actually share a homemade chili oil you can find here. However, you can also serve these with 2:1 ratio of soy sauce to sesame oil.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, lay the finished dumpling in a single layer in a freezer bag on a baking sheet. Give the wontons enough space. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and allow them to freeze. Once frozen, you can remove the baking sheet.
What can I do with leftover wrappers?
You can actually refrigerate them in an airtight container for usage later. Or you can store them in an airtight freezer bag to thaw and use later.
Can I fry these wontons?
Yes! If you follow these step instructions, you can make a crispy wonton:
- In a large pot filled with 2 cups vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil, bring to medium heat.
- Once oil is hot, carefully lower wontons and fry on both sides until golden crispy brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fried wontons with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack or a plate with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce like plum sauce, sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce!
Can I substitute the shrimp?
Yes, ground pork or ground chicken would work well.
Other recipes you may like!
If you enjoyed this recipe, you may like these other recipes:
Crab Rangoons
Pork & Shrimp Wontons
Dry Wonton Noodles
Pork Chive Wontons
I hope you give my Shrimp Wontons a try and enjoy it!
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Christie
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Easy Shrimp Wontons
Ingredients
- 454 grams wonton wrappers
Filling:
- 600 grams shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon ginger peeled and grated
- 2 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or sub with Dry Sherry Wine)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (aka chicken stock powder)
- ¼ teaspoon white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop peeled and deveined shrimp into a fine paste. Transfer shrimp to a large mixing bowl. Add remaining filling ingredients. Combine ingredients. Then using a pair of chopsticks mix in one direction until it forms a sticky paste.
- To make your wonton: Spoon 1 levelled teaspoon of filling into the center of a wonton wrapper. Apply a little bit of water on two adjacent edges of the wrapper. Fold into a triangle and seal the edges well, squeezing out any air pockets. Apply water on one of the base triangular tips. Bring the two base tips together and seal one tip over the other. See images in Blog Post for better visuals.
- To cook wontons: bring a pot of water to boil. Lower wontons and boil for 2-3 minutes or until they float. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Strain them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy with chili oil or any condiment of choice!
Notes
Can I fry these wontons?
Yes! If you follow these step instructions, you can make a crispy wonton:- In a large pot filled with 2 cups vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil, bring to medium heat.
- Once oil is hot, carefully lower wontons and fry on both sides until golden crispy brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove fried wontons with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack or a plate with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce!
Bruce Berry
Can I put the shrimp in a blender for my wontons?
christieathome
Yes!