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    Home » Seafood

    Shrimp Wontons with Spicy Sauce

    Published: Nov 1, 2023 · Modified: Sep 30, 2024 by Zimmy · This post may contain Amazon and other affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Shrimp Wontons with Spicy Sauce. These wontons are a delicious blend of succulent Marina Del Rey Ecuadorian Shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and aromatic spices, all blanketed in tender, delicate wonton wrappers.

    Shrimp Wontons served with a Spicy Sauce.

    We enjoyed them first as an appetizer with a quick and simple five ingredient sauce. A delicious harmonious fusion of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and hot chilies to add a zip of flavour to every bite.

    The next day I made my parents wonton soup with some frozen homemade broth and fresh vegetables cooked until tender. My father expressed how much he was enjoying it after EVERY spoonful! 

    🎥Assembling the wontons is easier than you may think! Watch here.

    This Shrimp Wontons with Spicy Sauce video was created in partnership with Marina Del Rey, however all opinions in this post are my own.

    Ingredients

    Wonton Sauce

    • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • 1 ½ tablespoons chilies in oil

    Wonton Filling

    • Shrimp
    • Water chestnuts
    • Fresh ginger
    • Chives
    • Soy sauce
    • Sesame oil
    • Chinese 5 spice
    • Sugar

    For Assembling

    • Wonton wrappers
    • Water

    For Serving

    • Chives
    • Cilantro
    • Red chili slices (optional)
    • Sesame seeds (optional)

    Instructions

    Mix Wonton Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients and set aside.

    A bowl of wonton sauce with a whisk.

    Prepare Filling

    Add all the filling ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.

    Wrap the Wontons

    Dip your finger into a bowl of water.
Gently moisten all four edges of the wonton wrapper with the wet finger. This will help seal the wonton.

    Step #1 Dampen the Edges:

    Dip your finger into a bowl of water. Gently moisten all four edges of the wonton wrapper with the wet finger. This will help seal the wonton.

    Place a teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center of the wonton wrapper.

    Step #2 Add the Filling:

    Place a teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center of the wonton wrapper.

    Fold the wonton wrapper diagonally to create a triangle shape. Press the edges to seal tightly, making sure there are no air pockets.

    Step #3 Fold into a Triangle:

    Fold the wonton wrapper diagonally to create a triangle shape. Press the edges to seal tightly, making sure there are no air pockets. Pinch the wonton wrapper to seal tightly to avoid leakage.

    Dampen one of the base triangular tips with water. Bring the two base tips together, overlapping one over the other to create a boat shape. Press to seal, ensuring the wonton is closed.

    Step #4 Form a boat Shape

    Dampen one of the base triangular tips with water. Bring the two base tips together, overlapping one over the other to create a boat shape. Press to seal, ensuring the wonton is closed.

    Step #5 Transfer to a Sheet Pan

    Transfer the wontons to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper so they do not stick. This recipe makes approximately 47 wontons, so freeze whatever you do not use.

    Wontons a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

    Boil the Wontons

    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Lower the wontons into the water and gently stir the wontons to prevent sticking. boil for 2-3 minutes or until they float. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove the wontons with a spider strainer or slotted spoon. Shake off the excess water and transfer the wontons to a serving platter/bowl.

    Boiling wontons for 2-3 minutes.

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the wontons with red chili slices, drizzle with a little sauce and sprinkle with chopped chives & cilantro.

    A plate of wontons with red chilies.
    A plate of shrimp wontons with sauce and chilies.

    Serve immediately with more sauce for drizzling or dipping.

    Shrimp Wontons with Spicy Sauce served four per plate with extra sauce on the side.

    FAQ

    Can you freeze wontons?

    Yes! Place them on a parchment lined sheet pan and put them into the freezer until just frozen. Once they are frozen you can transfer them into resealable bags or containers. This method will keep them from sticking together.

    Tried this recipe?

    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

    📖 Recipe

    Shrimp Wontons served with a Spicy Sauce.

    Shrimp Wontons with Spicy Sauce

    These wontons are a delicious blend of succulent Ecuadorian shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and aromatic spices, all blanketed in tender, delicate wonton wrappers.
    We enjoyed them first as an appetizer with a quick and simple five ingredient sauce. A delicious harmonious fusion of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and hot chilies to add a zip of flavour to every bite.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 3 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 47 Wontons

    Ingredients
      

    For the Wonton Sauce

    • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • 1 ½ tablespoons chilies in oil

    For the Wonton Filling

    • 340 g shrimp peeled and deveined, chopped into a paste
    • 3 ounces water chestnuts finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
    • 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar

    For Assembling

    • 400 g package of wonton wrappers
    • Small bowl of water

    For Serving

    • Chopped chives
    • Chopped cilantro
    • Long red chili slices optional
    • Sesame seeds optional

    Instructions
     

    Mix the Wonton Sauce

    • In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients and set aside.

    Prepare the Filling

    • Add all the filling ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.

    Wrap the Wontons

    • Dampen the Edges: Dip your finger into a bowl of water. Gently moisten all four edges of the wonton wrapper with the wet finger. This will help seal the wonton.
    • Add Filling: Place a teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center of the wonton wrapper.
    • Fold into a Triangle: Fold the wonton wrapper diagonally to create a triangle shape. Press the edges to seal tightly, making sure there are no air pockets. Pinch the wonton wrapper to seal tightly to avoid leakage.
    • Form a Boat Shape: Dampen one of the base triangular tips with water. Bring the two base tips together, overlapping one over the other to create a boat shape. Press to seal, ensuring the wonton is closed.
    • Place on a Sheet Pan: Place the wontons onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper so they do not stick.
    • This recipe makes approximately 47 wontons, so freeze whatever you do not use. See tips on how to freeze the wontons in the notes section below.

    Boil the Wontons

    • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Lower the wontons into the water and gently stir the wontons to prevent sticking. boil for 2-3 minutes or until they float. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove the wontons with a spider strainer or slotted spoon. Shake off the excess water and transfer the wontons to a serving platter/bowl.

    Garnish and Serve

    • Drizzle the wontons with a little sauce, then garnish with red chili slices, chopped chives & cilantro. Serve immediately with more sauce for drizzling or dipping.

    Notes

    Tips on how to freeze the wontons:
    Place them on a parchment lined sheet pan and put them into the freezer until just frozen. Once they are frozen you can transfer them into resealable bags or containers. This method will keep them from sticking together.
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    Comments

    1. Shanley

      November 01, 2023 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      can’t wait to try making these!

      Reply
      • Zimmy

        November 02, 2023 at 10:24 am

        Thanks Shanley,
        We highly recommend you do!
        Have a great day 🙂
        Elaine & James

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