Crispy Shrimp Wontons in Rice Paper

Ingredients

• ground shrimp
• flour
• sesame oil (For mixing with the filling and, optionally, for cooking.)
• soy sauce
• salt (To taste.)
• pepper (To taste.)
• garlic powder
• scallions (Some are mixed into the filling and some are used fresh for garnish.)
• rice paper wrappers (Soak before filling.)
• olive oil (Alternative to sesame oil for cooking.)
• dipping sauce (For serving; its ingredients are not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Grind the shrimp and place it in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the flour, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and scallions to the ground shrimp.

3. 3

   Mix everything very well until the filling is thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Soak one rice paper wrapper.

5. 5

   Place a little of the mixture on the soaked rice paper wrapper and roll it up until it is tightly sealed.

6. 6

   Repeat the assembly with the remaining wrappers and filling.

7. 7

   Brush the wontons with a little sesame oil or olive oil.

8. 8

   Cut each wonton into several pieces.

9. 9

   Heat a skillet and add the wontons.

10. 10

    Brown them very well on both sides until crispy.

11. 11

    Finish with fresh scallions and serve with a dipping sauce.

Notes

The source does not provide quantities, temperature, type of flour, number of wrappers, or ingredients for the sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste and avoid soaking the rice paper wrappers for too long so they do not tear.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• seafood
• shrimp
• crispy
• skillet
• easy
• with sauce
• Asian cuisine