Soy-Free Shrimp Wontons
These irresistible soy-free shrimp wontons deliver the perfect balance of crispy and savory flavors, making them a standout appetizer or snack. Packed with tender shrimp, aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions, these wontons skip the soy sauce but not the flavor, thanks to a touch of sesame oil and rice vinegar. The recipe walks you through creating perfectly sealed wontons, which are then shallow-fried to golden perfection for a light, crunchy exterior. Ready in just 40 minutes with simple ingredients, these wontons are ideal for anyone seeking a soy-free twist on a classic favorite. Serve them fresh and warm alongside your preferred soy-free dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 pieces wonton wrappers
- as needed water
- as needed neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
Start by finely chopping the shrimp into small pieces. You can also use a food processor for a finer texture, but do not over-process.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, green onions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare a clean workspace to assemble the wontons. Have a small bowl of water nearby for sealing the edges.
Place one wonton wrapper on your work surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp mixture into the center of the wrapper.
Dip a finger into the water bowl and moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper.
Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to create a triangle, pressing down gently to seal the edges. Ensure there are no air bubbles trapped inside the wonton.
For added security and aesthetics, bring the two opposite triangle points (long edge) towards each other and press to seal, further moistening the points if necessary.
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
In a large pan, heat enough neutral oil over medium heat for shallow frying. Test the oil with a small piece of wonton wrapper; it should sizzle gently.
Carefully add the wontons to the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd. Fry in batches if necessary.
Fry the wontons for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the wontons from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the wontons warm, garnished with extra green onions or accompanied by your favorite soy-free dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 488 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
