shrimp wontons
Shrimp the Asian way. Serve them as part of a meal or on a platter for a party.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
4 as a meal serving
Ingredients
- SHRIMP WONTONS:
- 1 - egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 20 - thin wonton wrappers
- 3 medium shallots, chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups (1 quart) vegetable oil
- SEAFOOD DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
How To Make shrimp wontons
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Step 1Blend egg with water in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Spread wontons on a baking sheet and brush each with egg wash.
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Step 2Sprinkle shallots and cilantro onto the centers of the wontons. Hold shrimp at each end and bend back to straighten.
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Step 3Place one shrimp on one side of each wonton and fold the other wonton side diagonally to enclose shrimp. Press to seal wontons.
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Step 4Heat vegetable oil to 350˚ in a saucepan or deep fryer. Fry wontons in small batches in the oil until crisp and brown.
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Step 5Garnish with additional cilantro or watercress and serve with Seafood Dipping Sauce.
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Step 6Seafood Dipping Sauce: Combine brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by one-half. Stir in the fish sauce. Yields one cup.
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