Shrimp Wontons Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| 8 ounces cooked shelled deveined shrimp | ||
| Egg whites | 2 | |
| 2 scallions (white parts only), finely chopped (reserve greens for garnish) | ||
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Freshly ground white pepper to taste | ||
| Ginger | 1/2 Teaspoon, finely chopped | |
| Garlic | 1/2 Teaspoon, finely chopped | |
| 20 wonton skins (3" squares) | ||
| Tamari soy sauce | 1 Tablespoon | |
Directions
1. To prepare filling, chop shrimp; place in medium bowl. Stir in 1 egg white, scallions, salt, white pepper to taste, scallions, ginger and garlic.
2. To assemble wontons, place wonton skins on work surface. Place 1 teaspoonful of filling in the center of each skin. Brush edges with remaining egg white and fold diagonally to form a triangle. Press edges to seal, pressing out air. Leave wontons as triangles or join the two bottom points, one over the other, sealing with egg white.
3. In large pot of boiling water, cook wontons 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon to serving bowl; sprinkle evenly with soy sauce.
2. To assemble wontons, place wonton skins on work surface. Place 1 teaspoonful of filling in the center of each skin. Brush edges with remaining egg white and fold diagonally to form a triangle. Press edges to seal, pressing out air. Leave wontons as triangles or join the two bottom points, one over the other, sealing with egg white.
3. In large pot of boiling water, cook wontons 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon to serving bowl; sprinkle evenly with soy sauce.
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