Description
This Fried Shrimp Wontons recipe delivers crispy, golden wontons stuffed with a savory mixture of fresh shrimp, aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these wontons are deep-fried to perfection and traditionally served with sweet chili sauce for a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound (454g) large shrimp (21 to 25 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/3 cup (25g) thinly sliced scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, or 1/2 teaspoon table or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Wontons
- 51 to 55 square wonton wrappers, each side about 3.5 inches long
For Frying
- Canola or vegetable oil (approximately 1 3/4 cups / 415ml for frying in a wok or deep pan)
To Serve
- Sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Filling: Chop the shrimp finely or pulse in a food processor until coarsely minced. Mix the shrimp with grated ginger, granulated garlic, thinly sliced scallions, ground white pepper, salt, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil in a bowl until fully combined, creating a flavorful filling.
- Assemble the Wontons: Place about 1 teaspoon of shrimp filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger, then fold to form a triangle or desired shape, pressing edges tightly to seal and prevent filling from escaping during frying.
- Heat the Oil: Pour canola or vegetable oil into a wok or a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), suitable for frying.
- Fry the Wontons: Carefully drop a few wontons at a time into the hot oil without overcrowding. Fry them for about 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are evenly golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried wontons and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the wonton wrappers to avoid filling leakage during frying.
- Maintain oil temperature consistently to ensure crispy wontons without absorbing too much oil.
- You can adjust the spiciness by serving with chili sauce or adding a pinch of chili flakes to the filling.
- For best texture, serve wontons immediately after frying.
Keywords: fried shrimp wontons, shrimp appetizer, Chinese wontons, deep-fried wontons, crispy shrimp wontons