Shrimp Shumai

Dive into the world of exquisite dim sum with this Shrimp Shumai recipe—an irresistible blend of tender shrimp, juicy ground pork, and crunchy water chestnuts delicately wrapped in wonton wrappers. Infused with the bold flavors of ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, these open-faced dumplings are steamed to perfection, offering a light yet satisfying bite bursting with umami. Ready in just 45 minutes, these homemade shumai are perfect for entertaining or serving as a quick appetizer. Complete your dim sum experience by pairing them with a tangy rice vinegar and chili oil dipping sauce for an extra kick. Whether for a special occasion or a delectable weeknight treat, Shrimp Shumai is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 300 grams Shrimp
• 150 grams Ground Pork
• 50 grams Water Chestnuts
• 2 stalks Scallions
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper
• 30 sheets Wonton Wrappers
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 Egg White
• 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Oil (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the water chestnuts and scallions. Add these to the bowl with the shrimp.

Step 3

Add the ground pork, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and egg white to the mixture in the bowl.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and well integrated.

Step 5

Take one wonton wrapper and place it flat on a clean surface. Spoon about a heaping teaspoon of the shrimp mixture into the center of the wrapper.

Step 6

Lightly moisten the edge of the wrapper with water to help seal. Gather the wrapper sides up around the filling, leaving the top open.

Step 7

Press gently to adhere the wrapper to the filling, and press the mixture slightly to flatten the top.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wonton wrappers.

Step 9

Prepare a steamer basket by lining it with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Arrange the shumai in the steamer, leaving some space between them for expansion.

Step 11

Fill a pot with water just below the steamer basket and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 12

Once steaming, place the basket on top of the pot, cover, and steam the shumai for about 8-10 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.

Step 13

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar with red chili oil (if using) for a dipping sauce.

Step 14

Serve the shumai hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1698.7

Total Fat 71.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g
Cholesterol 555mg	0%
Sodium 3884.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 113.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 374.0mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 1212.2mg	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: 38.2%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 34.8%