**Shrimp dumplings**, a classic dish in Cantonese cuisine, are delicate and flavorful morsels that burst with the taste of the sea. Made with a translucent wrapper encasing a succulent filling of shrimp, these dumplings are a labor of love that requires patience and skill. This article offers a comprehensive guide to making steamed shrimp dumplings from scratch, providing detailed instructions for creating both the wrapper and the filling, as well as tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor. We will also explore variations of this classic dish, including recipes for vegetarian shrimp dumplings, shrimp and chive dumplings, and even a special shrimp dumpling soup. Whether you're a seasoned dumpling maker or a novice cook looking to try something new, this article has everything you need to master this delightful culinary art.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h40m
Yield 36 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lightly beat the egg white in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, jicama, scallions, cornstarch, rice wine, sesame oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the sugar and pepper. Stir well until the mixture starts to thicken, about 1 minute; cover and refrigerate until very cold, about 1 hour.
- Set 1 dumpling wrapper on a clean surface (keep the rest covered with a damp paper towel so they don't dry out). Stir the shrimp mixture, then scoop 1 heaping teaspoonful onto the center of the wrapper. Dab a finger in a cup of cold water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold in half and press the edges together to seal; transfer to a baking sheet. Cover with a damp paper towel while you form the remaining dumplings.
- Fill a large nonstick skillet with 1/4 inch of water and bring to a boil. Working in batches, add the dumplings and arrange in a single layer, cover and let steam until cooked through, about 5 minutes. (If the water evaporates before the dumplings are fully cooked, add 2 more tablespoons to the skillet.) Carefully transfer the dumplings to a serving plate.
- Ponzu Dipping Sauce
- Combine 3 tablespoons ponzu sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 chopped scallion in a small bowl.
- Photography by Levi Brown
STEAMED PORK AND SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
These delicious dumplings are perfect finger food. Pick them up by the stem, dunk them in dipping sauce and enjoy! We often serve them when family and friends come over for a movie night or as part of a dim sum dinner. -Steve Niederloh, Champlin, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 52 dumplings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the first 10 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped., Place 2 teaspoons pork mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges with water. Bring corners of wonton wrapper over filling and twist to form a bundle; pinch edges to seal. Repeat., Line a steamer basket with three lettuce leaves. Arrange a fourth of the dumplings 1 in. apart over lettuce; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard lettuce. Repeat., Combine the sauce ingredients; serve with hot dumplings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
EASY STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
This is an easier albeit much less sophisticated adaptation of Hey Jude's Har Gow recipe (#109191). I wanted something I could make up in the kitchen in our apartment in town, which is tiny and not well equipped. For steaming, I used a rice cooker with a steamer basket.
Provided by Joyful_FandC
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil some water to steam dumplings over.
- Combine first eight ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Prepare steamer -- line with lettuce or cabbage leaves or oil.
- Making one dumpling at a time:.
- Moisten wonton wrapper.
- Fill with 1 teaspoon of shrimp mixture.
- Wrap up by pulling corners up together and twisting a little.
- Place in steamer basket separate from other dumplings.
- When basket is filled, steam dumplings for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy with a bit of soy sauce or your favourite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 278.6, Sodium 711.7, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 27.7
BERGY DIM SUM #5, STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
The right name for this appetizer is Har Gow. This can also be part of a Dim Sum Brunch.For a Dim Sum Brunch you would usually serve about 8-10 dishes different dishes, depending on the appetites of your guests. This recipe can be frozen and when you wish to serve it take it frozen and steam them over very high heat. I prefer to freeze them unsteamed. These are tasty!
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 16 Dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift flour and salt into a bowl of mixer fitted with the dough paddle and quickly add the boiling water.
- Mix until springy.
- When cool enough to touch, knead a few times on an oiled surface.
- If you do not have a mixer, after you have added the water to the flour/salt work the dough with the handle of a wooden spoon until it is cool enough to knead by hand.
- Then knead on an oiled surface until springy.
- Cover with a damp cloth and set aside.
- Mix shrimp, water chestnuts, soy sauce,sugar and cornstarch with your fingers until sticky.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough out into a long sausage and cut off pieces (approx 14" long and into 16 pieces).
- Roll out each piece into a thin round.
- Place a teaspoon of the filling on each round and pinch the edges together (press with a fork to decorate the edges).
- Oil your steamer and place the dumplings in it and steam over high heat for 8-9 minutes.
- Serve with a spicy chili sauce or soy mixed with hot mustard.
SHIU MAI (CHINESE STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS) RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-39535
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Shell, devein, wash, and drain prawns. Dice into bits. Boil mushrooms in water for 10 minutes, rinse, squeeze dry, cut off and discard stems; then chop into very small pieces. Combine the pork, mushrooms, prawns, and onion. Put mixture on chopping board and chop 10 to 15 strokes with cleaver. (Use a sharp knife if you don't have a cleaver.) Texture, when you're finished, should be slightly finer than hamburger. Add "seasoning" and the egg to the pork mixture. Mix well. To make dumpling, place 1 Tbsp filling in the center of a dumpling skin. Then bring all sides of the skin up to cover the meat as much as possible, without closing. The top of the dumpling is left open. Cook dumplings by steaming for 30 minutes. Use as many as you need, with the rest, cool, wrap, freeze. Reheat after thawing by steaming 10 minutes. Serve with soy sauce, hot sauce, or mustard.
STEAMED LEMONY SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
I have included a recipe for making your own gyoza skins, but feel free to buy them ready made, either gyoza or dumpling wrappers.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 45 Dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- MAKE THE DOUGH (IF DOING SO): combine all ingredients, adding boiling water as needed until you get a sticky but workable dough. roll out into a thin sheet, cutting into 3 inch rounds.
- MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce with the water, lemon juice, fish sauce and scallion.
- MAKE THE DUMPLINGS: Very coarsely chop two-thirds of the shrimp and transfer to a food processor. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cornstarch, the soy sauce, lemon juice, egg, lemon zest, salt and pepper and process until very finely chopped. Scrape into a large bowl. Cut the remaining shrimp into 1/3-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Mix in the jicama and scallions.
- Dust a baking sheet with cornstarch. Lay 4 gyoza wrappers on a work surface; keep the rest covered with plastic wrap. Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water. Place a level tablespoon of filling on one side of each wrapper and fold in half to form half-moons. Press all around the filling to release any air pockets and to seal. Lift each dumpling by the sealed edge, transfer it to the baking sheet and press down lightly to flatten the bottom; the dumpling should be standing with the sealed side up on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fill a wok or a very large skillet with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Line a double-tiered bamboo steamer with lettuce leaves and arrange half of the dumplings in the steamer without crowding. Cover and steam over moderate heat until firm and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Steam the remaining dumplings. Serve the dumplings right away, passing the dipping sauce at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 27.7, Sodium 231.6, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.9
Tips:
- Ensure the shrimp is fresh. Fresh shrimp have a translucent, slightly bluish-gray color. Avoid shrimp that are brown or have black spots.
- Clean the shrimp properly. Remove the head, shell, and tail of the shrimp. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp and removing the dark vein.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your filling. This will add flavor and texture to your dumplings. Some good vegetables to use include carrots, celery, cabbage, and bell peppers.
- Season the filling well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to flavor the filling.
- Use a thin wrapper for your dumplings. This will help the dumplings cook evenly.
- Steam the dumplings until they are cooked through. The dumplings should be cooked through when they are opaque and no longer translucent.
- Serve the dumplings with a dipping sauce. A dipping sauce will add flavor and moisture to the dumplings.
Conclusion:
Steamed shrimp dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can make perfect steamed shrimp dumplings at home. These dumplings are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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