Description
These Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings are juicy, savory, and filled with a flavorful mix of finely chopped shrimp, fresh vegetables, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Whether steamed, pan-fried, or boiled, these dumplings make a delicious appetizer, main dish, or meal prep favorite. Perfect for dipping in a spicy soy-based sauce!
Ingredients
Dumpling Filling:
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1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
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1 cup finely chopped cabbage
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½ cup grated carrot
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½ cup chopped green onions
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Wrapper:
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30–35 dumpling wrappers (round or square)
Dipping Sauce (optional):
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon chili oil or chili flakes
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½ teaspoon sesame seeds
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½ teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined. -
Assemble the Dumplings
Place about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of each dumpling wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold, and seal into your desired shape (half-moon or pleated). -
Steam the Dumplings
Place dumplings in a steamer lined with parchment paper or lightly oiled. Steam over boiling water for 6–8 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked and wrappers are translucent.Other methods:
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Pan-fry: Sear in oil for 2 minutes, then add ¼ cup water and cover. Steam until water evaporates and bottoms are crisp.
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Boil: Add dumplings to boiling water, cook 3–4 minutes until they float.
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Make the Dipping Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and honey. -
Serve
Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
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Use raw shrimp for juicy texture. Pre-cooked shrimp may turn rubbery.
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Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying while assembling.
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Freezer friendly: Freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray, then store in bags. Steam directly from frozen.
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Add-ins: Try chopped mushrooms, zucchini, or water chestnuts for variety.
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Reheat: Re-steam or lightly pan-fry cooked dumplings; avoid microwaving to retain texture.