Shrimp Shumai

Name: Shrimp Shumai
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, minced; 1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely diced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp cornstarch; 24 round wonton wrappers; 24 green peas, thawed

Traditional open-topped steamed dumplings filled with juicy seasoned shrimp and crisp water chestnuts. Perfect as a classic dim sum bite or light starter.

40 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

ChineseAppetizerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, minced
1/2 cup water chestnuts, finely diced
4 scallions, chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
24 round wonton wrappers
24 green peas, thawed

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb minced raw shrimp, 1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts, 4 chopped scallions, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 2 tsp cornstarch.
2

Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive.
3

Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each of the 24 round wonton wrappers.
4

Cup the wrapper around the filling to form an open-topped cylinder, smoothing the top and pressing one of the 24 thawed green peas gently into the center.
5

Line a steamer basket with parchment paper and arrange dumplings inside without touching.
6

Steam over boiling water on high heat for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 145F.

Questions

Can I make Shrimp Shumai gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 tbsp soy sauce, 24 round wonton wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Shrimp Shumai keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shrimp Shumai?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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