Shrimp Wontons With Sweet Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Wontons With Sweet Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp filling; 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and chopped into pieces; 1 green onion, chopped fine; 4 water chestnuts, chopped fine; 1 egg white; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oil; Dipping sauce; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1 green onion, sliced on the bias; 1/2 cup peach halve in juice (or 1 very ripe peach with skin and pit removed); 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 drops hot sauce (optional); Other ingredients needed; 24 wonton wrappers; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

Shrimp filling
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and chopped into pieces
1 green onion, chopped fine
4 water chestnuts, chopped fine
1 egg white
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
Dipping sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 green onion, sliced on the bias
1/2 cup peach halve in juice (or 1 very ripe peach with skin and pit removed)
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 drops hot sauce (optional)
Other ingredients needed
24 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

1
WONTONS: Mix filling ingredients together thoroughly. Refrigerate mixture for 1 hour.
2
SAUCE: In a small saucepan, heat pineapple juice with the green onion. Simmer until green onion is tender.
3
Run the peaches and marmalade through a food processor till chopped very fine. Add to saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through and reduced to your desired thickness.
4
Meanwhile, Remove filling from fridge and place a spoonful into the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly wet half of the edges of the wrappers with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling, forming a half moon (or triangle for square wonton wrappers) and seal completely. NOTE: you can freeze the wontons at this point for OAMC).
5
Over low to medium heat 2 tablespoons oil (more if/as needed) into a skillet. Fry wontons (in batches) until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt if desired. Serve with dipping sauce.
6
If freezing, thaw to room temperature before frying.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shrimp filling, 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, shelled, deveined and chopped into pieces, 1 green onion, chopped fine, 4 water chestnuts, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Wontons With Sweet Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Wontons With Sweet Sauce

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