Shrimp Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Shrimp Dumplings, a classic dim sum dish that’s bursting with freshness and aromatics! Tender shrimp is paired with the crunch of finely chopped water chestnuts and the zesty kick of ginger, garlic, and green onions, all enveloped in silky dumpling wrappers. A touch of sesame oil and soy sauce lends an irresistible umami flavor, while pleating the wrappers creates perfectly pocketed bites. These homemade dumplings cook in minutes, floating to the surface in boiling water to signal their tender, juicy perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an authentic, restaurant-quality experience right at home. With just 30 minutes of prep, this recipe makes a satisfying appetizer or main course that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 50 grams water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 piece egg white
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle dipping sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the shrimp or pulse them in a food processor until they reach a chunky paste consistency.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, egg white, salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Place about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper.

Step 4

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch or pleat the edges to seal them securely.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 6

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 7

Carefully place the dumplings in the boiling water, ensuring they do not stick to each other. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the shrimp is cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a bed of paper towels.

Step 9

Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1582.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3937.7

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 390.6mg	0%
Sodium 6940.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 726.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 146.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.6mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 1361.8mg	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: 14.6%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 71.1%