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Shrimp Potstickers - Delicious potstickers filled with juicy shrimp. This potstickers recipe is so easy with a step-by-step picture guide.
Potstickers
Potstickers or guotie (in Chinese) are pan-fried dumplings with crispy and golden brown bottom.
Potstickers are wrapped with dumpling wrappers, filled with all kinds of protein, for example: shrimp, pork, turkey, beef, fish, seafood or vegetables.
First, you pan-fry the dumplings, then you steam the dumplings so they are cooked through.
Potstickers literally stick to the wok during the pan-frying process, and hence the name. I am partial to them as they are always such a delight to eat.
More importantly, making potstickers at home is already half the fun. Let’s learn how to make potstickers that taste better than restaurants!
Homemade Potsticker Wrappers Vs. Store-Bought Wrappers
If you have time, I would encourage you to make dumpling wrappers from scratch. It takes only two ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Water
Homemade wrappers always taste better with a great texture. You can make the wrapper thinner or thicker, depending on the type of dumplings you make.
However, I also strongly recommend store-bought dumpling wrappers as they are so convenient and yield amazing results. In this Shrimp Potstickers recipe, I used store-bought wrappers.
How To Wrap Potstickers
There are many ways to wrap Potstickers or dumplings. The easiest way is to fold them over and seal the edges tight by dabbing a little water around the outer edges of the wrapper.
To make them prettier, you can use your thumb and index finer to make the pleats, from one end to the other end.
Scroll down to the recipe section to see the picture guide and step-by-step on how to wrap potstickers.
Dipping Sauce For Potstickers
You can serve them with the following dipping sauce, or you can eat them as is because they are already so juicy and delicious.
- Chinese Black Vinegar – you may add ginger strips to the sauce or just plain.
- Soy Sauce plus Chinese Black Vinegar.
- Ponzu – Japanese vinegar with citrus added.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 347 calories per serving.
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Shrimp Potstickers
Ingredients
- 16 oz (455g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 1 pack potstickers wrapper, store-bought
- 2 tablespoons oil, for pan-frying
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar, for dipping
Instructions
- Cut the shrimp into small pieces. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, scallions, salt, rice wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, and ground white pepper. Stir and mix well to form a sticky filling.
- Place a piece of the wrapper in your palm and spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon of the filling onto it, being careful not to overfill. Dip your index finger into a small bowl of water and moisten the outer edges of the wrapper.
- Fold the potsticker over to form a half-moon shape and pleat and pinch the edges, as shown in the picture below. Press the edges with your thumb and index finger to ensure the potsticker is sealed tightly, preventing any leakage. Place the potsticker on a floured surface or baking sheet to avoid sticking.
- Use a non-stick skillet (preferred) to pan-fry the shrimp potstickers. Add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-low heat, then arrange half of the potstickers in the skillet. Pan-fry the potstickers until the bottoms turn golden brown and crispy. Add 1/2 cup of water and cover with a lid. Steam the potstickers until the water completely evaporates.
- Cook the remaining half of the potstickers by repeating the steps above. Serve the potstickers warm with Chinese rice vinegar.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Do these need frying on both sides before adding water for steaming;
Hello. You only need to fry one side before adding water. However, if you like a crispier potsticker, then feel free to fry the other sides as well before adding water.