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Spicy Shrimp Wontons

Spicy Shrimp Wontons

Crispy, juicy shrimp wontons tossed in a fiery red chili oil sauce — the perfect appetizer or snack that packs serious heat and flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 wontons

Ingredients
  

For the Wontons
  • 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoon chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon finely sliced spring onion (scallions)
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • Sesame seeds to garnish
Spicy Red Oil Sauce
  • 4 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ garlic clove finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onion (scallions)

Method
 

  1. Chop the shrimp into a fine mince with a sharp knife. Place in a bowl with salt, white pepper, sesame oil, ginger, chicken stock, cornstarch, and spring onion. Mix vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and firm.
  2. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water. Fold into a triangle, pressing to expel air. Bring the two points of the long edge together, moisten and press. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to cook.
  3. Combine all spicy red oil sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer. Cook wontons in batches for 3-4 minutes until cooked through (8-10 minutes if frozen). Drain and transfer to a bowl. Spoon over the spicy red oil sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Notes

Pro Tips:
  • Mince by hand — chopping the shrimp by hand gives a better texture than a food processor.
  • Mix until sticky — the 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing is essential for the filling to hold together.
  • Freeze extras — uncooked wontons freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. Cook straight from frozen.

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