Description
These Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings are a delicious combination of succulent shrimp, crunchy veggies, and savory seasoning, all wrapped in a delicate dumpling wrapper. Perfect for an appetizer, snack, or meal, these dumplings are both flavorful and fun to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dumpling Filling:
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 package dumpling wrappers (round, about 3 inches in diameter)
For Cooking:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup water (for steaming)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, cabbage, grated carrots, chopped mushrooms (if using), green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Lay out a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 tsp of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal tightly. You can pleat the edges for a more traditional look, or just pinch to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling until all the dumplings are assembled.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Carefully add the water to the pan (it will steam) and cover immediately. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the wrappers are tender.
- Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to crisp up the bottoms.
- Serve warm with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can steam the dumplings instead of frying them. Simply place them in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for about 6-7 minutes.
- These dumplings can also be frozen before cooking. To freeze, arrange the dumplings in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag for storage. Cook directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- You can adjust the vegetables to your preference, such as adding spinach, bok choy, or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried, Steamed
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg