Easy Cheese And Shrimp Gyozas

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy pan-fried dumplings with a creamy, cheesy shrimp filling
Easy Cheese and Shrimp Gyozas (East/West recipe image
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Easy Cheese And Shrimp Gyozas

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 48.2

Description

These fusion gyozas blend traditional Chinese dumpling techniques with Western comfort food flavors. The filling combines juicy medium shrimp, savory Chinese sausage, and crisp water chestnuts with melted Monterey Jack cheese for a rich, gooey center. Pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the bottom, they offer a delightful textural contrast. Perfect for appetizers, party snacks, or a quick weeknight meal, these dumplings are easy to assemble and incredibly satisfying. The subtle ginger and sherry notes balance the richness of the cheese, creating a harmonious East-meets-West bite that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the salt, minced ginger, Shao Hsing wine, and cornstarch to the shrimp and mix well.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped water chestnuts, green onions, fresh coriander, and chopped Chinese sausages.
  4. Fold in the grated Monterey Jack cheese until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  5. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each round wrapper.
  6. Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water and fold over, pleating the edges to seal tightly.
  7. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and place dumplings flat-side down.
  8. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid to steam for 3-4 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid and cook for another minute to evaporate any remaining water and crisp the bottoms again.
  11. Transfer to a plate and serve warm with soy sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 48.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 86.3mg29%
Sodium 177.6mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 11.3g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: gyoza, dumplings, shrimp, cheese, fusion, chinese, appetizer, pan-fried, crispy, monterey jack, water chestnuts, ginger, homemade, party food, quick dinner, seafood, wonton wrappers, asian fusion, comfort food, snack
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