Fried Shrimp and Cheese Dumplings
Fried Shrimp and Cheese Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Dumplings
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 30 wonton wrappers, round or square
- 1 egg, beaten
For Frying
- 3 cups vegetable oil, or as needed for deep frying
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp and cheese filling in the center of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dip your finger in the beaten egg and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle or a half-moon shape, pressing firmly to seal the edges and remove any air bubbles. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the dumplings.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Carefully place a few dumplings into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. The shrimp should be cooked through.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the fried dumplings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the fried shrimp and cheese dumplings hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fried Shrimp and Cheese Dumplings
For the Dumplings
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 30 wonton wrappers, round or square
- 1 egg, beaten
For Frying
- 3 cups vegetable oil, or as needed for deep frying
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp and cheese filling in the center of the wrapper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dip your finger in the beaten egg and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle or a half-moon shape, pressing firmly to seal the edges and remove any air bubbles. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Ensure there is enough oil to submerge the dumplings.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Carefully place a few dumplings into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. The shrimp should be cooked through.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the fried dumplings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the fried shrimp and cheese dumplings hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping, if desired.