Shrimp Dumplings
Delicate steamed dumplings filled with juicy shrimp and a hint of seasoning, wrapped in a tender homemade wrapper. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, stirring until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
- 2
Chop shrimp into small pieces. In a bowl, combine shrimp, remaining salt, white pepper, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix well and refrigerate.
- 3
Divide dough into small balls. Roll each into a thin circle, about 3 inches wide.
- 4
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold and pleat the edges to seal, forming a crescent shape.
- 5
Arrange dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
- 6
Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers are translucent and the shrimp is cooked through.
- 7
Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer basket
- rolling pin
- mixing bowls
- knife
- cutting board
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