Shrimp Won Ton With Hot And Sour Sauce

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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These Shrimp Won Tons offer a perfect balance of tender seafood and bold, complex flavors. The dumplings are simply filled with halved shrimp, allowing the natural sweetness to shine through, while the accompanying hot and sour broth provides a vibrant punch. The broth combines rich chicken and fish stocks with the sharp acidity of rice and red wine vinegars, balanced by a touch of sugar and heat from chili flakes. It’s an elegant yet approachable dish that feels special enough for dinner parties but is simple enough for a cozy weeknight meal. Garnished with fresh chives and a drizzle of sesame oil, this recipe brings authentic international flavor to your table without requiring hours of prep time.

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Shrimp Won Ton With Hot And Sour Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 250

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These Shrimp Won Tons offer a perfect balance of tender seafood and bold, complex flavors. The dumplings are simply filled with halved shrimp, allowing the natural sweetness to shine through, while the accompanying hot and sour broth provides a vibrant punch. The broth combines rich chicken and fish stocks with the sharp acidity of rice and red wine vinegars, balanced by a touch of sugar and heat from chili flakes. It's an elegant yet approachable dish that feels special enough for dinner parties but is simple enough for a cozy weeknight meal. Garnished with fresh chives and a drizzle of sesame oil, this recipe brings authentic international flavor to your table without requiring hours of prep time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare the wonton filling by ensuring shrimp are peeled, deveined, and cut in half.
  2. Place one half of a shrimp in the center of each wonton skin.
  3. Brush the edges of the wonton skins with beaten egg wash.
  4. Fold the skins over or pleat them to seal the shrimp inside, pressing edges firmly to prevent leaking.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and carefully add the wontons.
  6. Cook the wontons for 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface and the shrimp is opaque.
  7. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine chicken stock, fish stock, red wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and chili flakes.
  8. Simmer the broth mixture over medium heat, reducing it by about one-quarter to concentrate the flavors.
  9. Ladle the hot broth into serving bowls.
  10. Place the cooked shrimp wontons into the bowls.
  11. Garnish with chopped chives, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
  12. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 18g36%

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

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