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shrimp wontons

Recipe and photo courtesy of: BEAUFORT GROCERY COMPANY
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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Shrimp the Asian way. Serve them as part of a meal or on a platter for a party.

yield 4 as a meal serving
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For shrimp wontons

  • SHRIMP WONTONS:
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 20
    thin wonton wrappers
  • 3 md
    shallots, chopped
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro, chopped
  • 20 md
    shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 c
    (1 quart) vegetable oil
  • SEAFOOD DIPPING SAUCE:
  • 1 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1 c
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    fish sauce

How To Make shrimp wontons

  • 1
    Blend egg with water in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Spread wontons on a baking sheet and brush each with egg wash.
  • 2
    Sprinkle shallots and cilantro onto the centers of the wontons. Hold shrimp at each end and bend back to straighten.
  • 3
    Place one shrimp on one side of each wonton and fold the other wonton side diagonally to enclose shrimp. Press to seal wontons.
  • 4
    Heat vegetable oil to 350˚ in a saucepan or deep fryer. Fry wontons in small batches in the oil until crisp and brown.
  • 5
    Garnish with additional cilantro or watercress and serve with Seafood Dipping Sauce.
  • 6
    Seafood 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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