Shrimp Wontons

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Shrimp Wontons, a perfect blend of tender shrimp, savory ground pork, and aromatic seasonings wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers. These bite-sized treats boast a flavorful filling infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, delivering an authentic taste of Asian cuisine. Perfectly cooked in just minutes, these wontons float to the surface when ready, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal as an appetizer or snack, serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to impress. Whether steamed or boiled, these Shrimp Wontons are your go-to recipe for effortless homemade comfort food with a gourmet twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 100 grams Ground pork
• 30 pieces Wonton wrappers
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 as needed for sealing Water

Directions

Step 1

Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2

Add the ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped scallions, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the shrimp.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4

Take a wonton wrapper and place it on a clean surface. Put about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 5

Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with water using your finger.

Step 6

Fold the wrapper over the filling, creating a triangle, and press the edges to seal.

Step 7

Optionally, fold the two longer sides of the triangle together and pinch to seal, forming a traditional wonton shape.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 9

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently drop the wontons into the boiling water in batches.

Step 10

Cook the wontons for 4-5 minutes, until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(819.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1259.3

Total Fat 39.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 578.2mg	0%
Sodium 3797.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 111.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.6mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1124.4mg	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: 27.6%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 37.4%