Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

Delight in the delicate flavors of homemade Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, a dim sum classic that brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen. These dumplings feature a juicy, savory filling made with tender shrimp, aromatic ginger, and crisp bamboo shoots, all wrapped in silky dumpling wrappers and steamed to perfection. Infused with a touch of sesame oil and seasoned with white pepper, salt, and a hint of sugar, each bite offers a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Perfect for sharing, this recipe is surprisingly simple, with step-by-step instructions to achieve those signature pleats and a tender, translucent finish. Serve these dumplings hot with soy sauce for dipping, and elevate your next dinner or gathering with this flavorful Chinese favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons scallions (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
• 2 tablespoons bamboo shoots (finely chopped)
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0 optional soy sauce (for dipping)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop them coarsely and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add cornstarch, white pepper, salt, sugar, and sesame oil to the shrimp. Mix well until the shrimp are evenly coated.

Step 3

Stir in the scallions, ginger, and bamboo shoots until evenly distributed in the shrimp mixture.

Step 4

Prepare a clean, flat surface for assembling the dumplings. Lay out the dumpling wrappers and keep a small bowl of water nearby.

Step 5

To assemble each dumpling, place about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp filling in the center of a wrapper. Lightly moisten the edge of the wrapper with water using your finger.

Step 6

Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Using your fingers, pleat the edges tightly to seal the dumpling.

Step 7

Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 8

Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or napa cabbage leaves, then arrange the dumplings in the basket, making sure they are not touching.

Step 9

Fill a wok or large pot with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp filling is cooked through and the wrappers are slightly translucent.

Step 10

Remove the dumplings from the steamer and transfer to a serving plate.

Step 11

Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2065.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5193.0

Total Fat 87.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.0g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 9763.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 943.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.7g
Protein 193.5g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 604.4mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 1799.5mg	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: 14.8%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 70.7%