Description
Delicate dumplings filled with succulent shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- Garlic (minced)
- Ginger (minced)
- Dumpling wrappers
- Green onions (chopped)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, diced mushrooms, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle with soy sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Wrap the Dumplings: Take a dumpling wrapper, spoon about a tablespoon of the filling into the center, wet the edges, fold in half, and pinch to seal.
- Cook the Dumplings: Steam for about 6-8 minutes or pan-fry until golden brown, then add water to steam.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Fresh ginger adds warmth; for a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with crumbled tofu. Ensure dumplings are sealed properly to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 dumplings
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dumplings, shrimp, low-calorie, appetizer, Asian cuisine