Description
Craving juicy, flavorful dumplings that are easy to make and impossible to resist? These shrimp dumplings are perfect for any occasion—from party appetizers to light weeknight dinners. Steamed until tender and glossy, each bite delivers a delicious mix of shrimp, fresh veggies, garlic, and ginger. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast bites, healthy snacks, or dinner ideas that feel special but are surprisingly simple, this easy recipe is the one to try.
Ingredients
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup carrot, finely grated
1/4 cup broccoli, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
20 round dumpling wrappers
Dipping sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds)
Instructions
1. Finely chop the shrimp or pulse in a food processor, being careful not to overprocess.
2. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, carrot, broccoli, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until the filling is evenly combined and slightly sticky.
4. Set up a wrapping station with dumpling wrappers and a bowl of water.
5. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
6. Moisten the edges with water and fold to seal, pleating if desired.
7. Line a steamer with parchment paper or oiled cabbage leaves.
8. Arrange dumplings in a single layer, leaving space between them.
9. Steam over boiling water for 7–8 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked through.
10. Serve hot with dipping sauce and garnish with sesame seeds or scallions.
Notes
Keep dumpling wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
Don’t overfill—this makes sealing tricky and may cause tearing.
You can freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray, then store in a bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 dumplings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: shrimp dumplings, easy dumplings, steamed dumplings, Asian appetizers, healthy snack