Shrimp and Ginger Dumplings with Sweet Chili Sauce
Store-bought wonton wrappers and a simple shrimp filling are a family favorite fake-out, take-out meal!
Servings: 2.5 dozen
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Dumplings
- 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp remove and reserve the peel and tails
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 30 wonton wrappers
For the Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chili paste such as Sambal Olek
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
For the Dumplings
- Place the chicken broth and reserved shrimp shells in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow the shrimp shells to infuse the broth for at least 15 minutes. Remove the shrimp shells and set the broth aside until ready to use.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the raw shrimp, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and salt. Pulse several times to combine. (You want a small dice, but not a purée.) Working with one wrapper at a time, place a tablespoon of the mixture into the center of the wrapper. Brush the edges with water. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges firmly to seal (If desired, you can bring the outside corners together and press firmly again to seal.) Place the dumpling on a parchment-lined baking sheet and continue with the remaining wrappers and shrimp mixture.
- When ready to cook, bring the shrimp shell-infused chicken broth to a rapid simmer. Place a few dumplings in the stock and cook for 3 minutes, stirring lightly to keep from sticking to the bottom, or until cooked through. Using a slotted spoon or Chinese strainer, remove the dumplings and transfer to a platter. Continue cooking the remaining dumplings.
For the Dipping Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, chili paste, and sugar. Serve the dumplings warm with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead:
Sauce and ahead dumplings can be made a few hours ahead, covered with plastic, and refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 359mg | Sodium: 3688mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 4mg
