Best Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings Recipes

Shrimp Siu Mai (Dumplings) image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 35m

Yield 16 dumplings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg white
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon arrowroot
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 egg roll wrappers
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

Dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white, sesame oil and arrowroot until frothy. Stir in the bell pepper, carrot, peas, chives, ginger, salt, and shrimp. Put 1/2 of the mixture in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a chunky paste. Return the paste to the bowl and combine it with the remaining vegetable mixture. Cut each egg roll wrapper into 4 equal-sized squares. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the center of each piece of dough. Gather the sides of the egg roll wrapper around the filling leaving the top of the filling uncovered. If necessary, use a little water to help secure the wrapper in place. Spray the bottom of a bamboo or stainless steel steamer with vegetable oil cooking spray. Working in batches, stand the dumplings, uncovered filling side up, in the steamer and cover. Steam until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, hot sauce and garlic.
Arrange the dumplings on a platter and serve the dipping sauce alongside.

Shrimp and Ginger Siu Mai Dumplings image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 dumplings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 pound ground pork
1 green onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, plus some for dipping
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10-ounce) package round wonton wrappers
Canola oil, for brushing the steamer
Savoy cabbage, for lining the steamer, optional
Micro Arugula, for garnish

Steps:

Special equipment: wok, bamboo steamer
To make the shrimp filling: Pulse all the ingredients in a food processor until partly smooth but not completely pureed. It should have a little texture. Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble dumplings: Hold a wonton wrapper in your hand. Dip a spoon in cold water and then drop 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of a wrapper (dipping the spoon in cold water first will make the filling come off easier). Gather the edges of the wrapper up around the filling and squeeze the sides slightly with your fingers. The sides will naturally pleat, leaving the filling slightly exposed. Tap the dumpling on the table so the bottom is flat and it stands upright. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. (You can freeze the leftover filling for 2 or 3 weeks.)
Lightly oil the bottom of a 10-inch bamboo steamer and line it with the whole cabbage leaves. Stand the dumplings in the steamer in a single layer and don't let them touch. You should be able to get 12 siu mai in the steamer at a time. Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a pot. Set the bamboo steamer over the pot, then cover it with the bamboo lid. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes or until the filling feels firm and is cooked through. Serve in the steamer basket and garnish with micro arugula and soy sauce.