Wonton Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

Name: Wonton Wrapped Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact; 12 square wonton wrappers; 1 egg, beaten; 12 chives; Cilantro, for garnish; Cilantro Lime Sauce, recipe follows; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons rice vinegar; 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons mirin; 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce; 4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
12 square wonton wrappers
1 egg, beaten
12 chives
Cilantro, for garnish
Cilantro Lime Sauce, recipe follows
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons mirin
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

1
Combine garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hoisin sauce in a medium bowl.
2
Toss shrimp in mixture.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Place wrappers on work surface and cover with a damp kitchen towel.
5
Working with 1 wrapper at a time, brush edges of wrapper with a beaten egg.
6
Place a shrimp diagonally across the center and fold wrapper around shrimp.
7
Place the chives in a bowl of hot water for 1 minute.
8
Drain and tie 1 chive around each wonton-wrapped shrimp.
9
Trim off excess chive.
10
Cover with a damp kitchen towel and set aside.
11
Repeat with remaining wrappers.
12
Heat the remaining 3 cups oil in a large wok until 375 degrees F.
13
Working in batches, add wrapped shrimp and fry until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
14
Using a slotted spoon remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
15
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Cilantro Lime Sauce.
16
Combine fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, mirin, and Sriracha sauce.
17
Just before serving stir in cilantro.
18
Divide sauce among 4 small bowls for dipping and serve with the Wonton Wrapped Shrimp.

1942

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Wonton Wrapped Shrimp 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.

Wonton Wrapped Shrimp

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