Whole30 Shrimp Wonton
Delight your taste buds with this healthy and flavorful Whole30 Shrimp Wonton recipe, a perfect low-carb twist on a classic favorite! Packed with a vibrant filling of juicy shrimp, garlic, ginger, green onions, and grated carrot, these wontons are wrapped in tender Napa cabbage leaves instead of traditional wrappers, making them completely grain-free and Whole30-compliant. A savory blend of coconut aminos, fish sauce, and sesame oil enhances the umami flavors, while a quick steam locks in all the delicious goodness. Ready in just 45 minutes, these shrimp wontons are ideal as an appetizer or a light, guilt-free main dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for a finishing touch and serve warm for a satisfying, nutrient-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 12 leaves Napa cabbage
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium carrot
Instructions
Peel and devein the shrimps, then chop them into small pieces and set aside.
Finely chop the green onions and set them aside.
Grate the ginger and garlic, then add them to a mixing bowl.
In the mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, green onions, grated ginger, and garlic.
Add the coconut aminos, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix everything until well combined.
Peel the carrot and grate it finely; then, add it to the shrimp mixture and mix well.
Boil a large pot of water and blanch the 12 Napa cabbage leaves for about 30 seconds until they are pliable.
Carefully remove the cabbage leaves from the water and pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Place a tablespoon of the shrimp mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf.
Fold the leaf over the filling, tucking in the sides to create a small pocket or envelope.
Prepare a steamer and arrange the filled cabbage leaves in a single layer.
Steam the shrimp wontons for about 7 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked.
Remove from the steamer and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer or a flavorful main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 3821 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 116.4 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.2 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2213 mg | 47% | |
*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.
