Paleo Prawn Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these Paleo Prawn Dumplings, a grain-free and gluten-free twist on an Asian-inspired classic! This recipe combines tender, protein-packed prawns with aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions for a flavorful filling wrapped in a light, paleo-friendly dough made from arrowroot, coconut flour, and tapioca starch. The dumplings are pan-fried to golden perfection and gently steamed, creating a tantalizing combination of crispy and chewy textures. With a hint of coconut aminos and sesame oil, these dumplings achieve the perfect balance of umami and zest. Quick to prepare in under an hour, they make a healthy yet indulgent appetizer, snack, or light meal. Serve them warm with a side of coconut aminos for dipping and enjoy a guilt-free, paleo-approved treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams raw prawns
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons scallions
• 100 grams arrowroot flour
• 40 grams coconut flour
• 50 grams tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 100 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel and devein the raw prawns. Reserve them in a bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh ginger and garlic cloves.

Step 3

Slice the scallions thinly.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, combine the prawns, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions. Blend until you have a smooth mixture.

Step 5

Transfer the prawn mixture to a bowl and mix in the sesame oil and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 6

In a separate large bowl, mix the arrowroot flour, coconut flour, tapioca starch, and sea salt.

Step 7

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and gradually pour in the water while stirring to form a dough.

Step 8

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more coconut flour.

Step 9

Divide the dough into 18-20 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin.

Step 10

Place about a teaspoon of the prawn filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 11

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal the dumplings.

Step 12

In a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 13

Place the dumplings in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes.

Step 14

Add a splash of water to the pan and cover with a lid to steam the dumplings for 5 more minutes.

Step 15

Remove the lid and allow the dumplings to crisp up for another 2 minutes.

Step 16

Serve warm, with a side of additional coconut aminos for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(643.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1364.5

Total Fat 48.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 487.5mg	0%
Sodium 3191.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 68.3g	0%

Vitamin D 380IU	0%
Calcium 259.5mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 987.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 47.9%