Description
A quick and easy gourmet Asian appetizer featuring juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers, perfect for entertaining or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) medium-sized peeled and deveined shrimp (tail-on optional)
- About 30 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped scallions, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, garlic powder, and white pepper. Set aside.
- Beat one egg in a small bowl to use as egg wash.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Brush edges lightly with egg wash.
- Place one shrimp diagonally in the center of the wrapper, tail hanging off if desired.
- Fold one corner over the shrimp to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Press edges firmly to seal.
- Pour about 2 inches of oil into a frying pan or wok and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place wrapped shrimp in hot oil in small batches without crowding. Fry 3-4 minutes per batch, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove shrimp with tongs or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Let cool for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry to ensure crispiness. Seal wonton edges well with egg wash to prevent oil leakage. Maintain oil temperature between 340-350°F for best results. Work quickly to keep wrappers from drying out. Drain fried shrimp well on paper towels. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep oil temperature steady. Variations include adding sriracha to egg wash for heat or stuffing with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 17 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
Keywords: crispy wonton wrapped shrimp, Asian appetizer, fried shrimp, wonton shrimp, easy appetizer, seafood appetizer, party food