I know we are supposed to be using pecans this week, but since I missed the first week ingredient(shrimp) and it is a favorite food for me, I am going back to week one this week.
Shrimp was chosen for the first week of Sunday Small Bites by Cindy Ruth of Baked Alaska.
I was inspired by wontons and found a great recipe in Southern Lady Magazine, the January/February issue of 2006. The recipe is for shrimp and mushroom wontons, served with soy-sesame dipping sauce. I made the full recipe(about 4 dozens) and we loved it! Combining shrimps and mushrooms was great, and adding the unique sesame taste was brilliant.
Shrimp and Mushroom Wontons
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic,chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb fresh shrimp,peeled,deveined and chopped
40-50 wonton wrappers
1 recipe soy-sesame dipping sauce
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cools for one minute. Add mushrooms and cook until the liquid evaporates(about 5 minutes). Add green onion and cook for two minutes. Stir the soy sauce, sesame oil,salt and pepper in and then add the shrimp. Cook until pink.
Spoon about two teaspoons of shrimp mixture into the center of the wonton wrapper and bring corners together,pressing the edges to seal using water to moisten your fingers.
In a frying pan, heat 6 inches of oil and fry the wontons in batches,two minutes per side,until the wontons are golden brown.Drain on paper towels and serve warm with soy-sesame dipping sauce(recipe below).
Soy-Sesame Dipping Sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Thai garlic chile pepper sauce
chopped scallions
Combine the first five ingredient in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Garnish with chopped scallions.
Enjoy!
Comments (6)
Yum!
Posted by amy | October 18, 2009 5:09 PM
Posted on October 18, 2009 17:09
Candi, I'm always happy to see a new recipe for shrimp...no matter if it is out of order. :grin:
Posted by Deborah | October 18, 2009 6:55 PM
Posted on October 18, 2009 18:55
I love your take on the shrimp ingredient.
I'm adding it to my to-do list . . .
Posted by nancyhol | October 18, 2009 8:43 PM
Posted on October 18, 2009 20:43
Hi Candi, this looks so delicious. I love wonton dishes and I'm a big fan of shrimp and mushrooms. Thanks for also sharing the soy-sesame dipping sauce. I can't wait to try this recipe soon.
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful recipe with us. Have a great day today!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | October 19, 2009 8:10 AM
Posted on October 19, 2009 08:10
These look SO good (and so does that dipping sauce!).
Posted by Annie | October 19, 2009 8:54 AM
Posted on October 19, 2009 08:54
They look yummy and easy to make. I'm saving this recipe...
Posted by María I. | October 19, 2009 3:25 PM
Posted on October 19, 2009 15:25