Crispy Shrimp Bites in Rice Paper

Ingredients

• 450 g Raw peeled and deveined shrimp (Coarsely chopped)
• 2 gousses Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1 c. à café Fresh ginger (Grated)
• 1 c. à soupe Soy sauce
• 1 c. à café Toasted sesame oil
• 2 tiges Green onion (Thinly sliced)
• 12 Rice paper wrappers (Approximately 16 cm in diameter)
• 2 c. à soupe Neutral oil (For cooking; a variable amount may be absorbed)
• Salt (Adjust according to the soy sauce)
• Black pepper (To taste)
• 4 c. à soupe Sweet-and-sour sauce or sweet chili sauce (For serving, optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then coarsely chop them to create a filling that still has some texture.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion. Add pepper and very little salt, since the soy sauce is already salty.

3. 3

   Prepare a large shallow dish filled with lukewarm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper for a few seconds, just until it softens while remaining slightly firm; it will continue to soften as you shape it.

4. 4

   Place the softened rice paper wrapper on a clean board. Put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the shrimp filling in the center, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a well-sealed bite.

5. 5

   Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Arrange the bites without letting them touch and let them rest for a few minutes so the rice paper becomes less sticky on the surface.

6. 6

   Heat the neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.

7. 7

   Add the bites in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning them gently, until the wrappers are golden and crispy and the shrimp are completely opaque and cooked through.

8. 8

   Transfer the bites to a wire rack or paper towels. Serve immediately with sweet-and-sour sauce or sweet chili sauce.

Notes

The provided source does not contain the detailed recipe; the quantities and method are therefore a plausible reconstruction based on the title and the described visual. To prevent the rice paper wrappers from sticking, do not soak them for too long and do not overcrowd the skillet. The bites are best served immediately after cooking.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• seafood
• shrimp
• crispy
• Asian-inspired
• pan-fried
• sharing