Scallop & Shrimp Dumplings

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People along the Yangtze River enjoy dumplings with a variety of fillings, from seafood to red meat, eggs to vegetables. In Wuhan, dumplings may be served at any meal. Crisp, pan-fried dumplings don't have to be loaded with fat. Cooking them in a mix of water and oil makes them crisp on the bottom, tender and juicy inside.

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Cook Time:
1 hrs
Total Time:
1 hrs
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 dumplings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces scallops, minced

  • 4 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and minced

  • ½ cup minced scallions

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 36 round (gyoza) dumpling wrappers, (see Kitchen Tip)

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • ¾ cup water, divided

  • Ginger-Garlic Dipping Sauce, (recipe follows), optional

Directions

  1. Combine scallops, shrimp, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper in a large bowl.

  2. Organize your work area with a bowl of cold water, your stack of dumpling wrappers and a floured baking sheet to hold filled dumplings.

  3. Working with one dumpling wrapper at a time, dip your finger into the water and moisten the edges of the circle. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of filling into the center. Fold the wrapper over to form a half circle. Pinch the edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Cover the wrappers and finished dumplings with moist paper towels to prevent drying.

  4. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

  5. Mix 1 tablespoon canola oil with 1/4 cup water in a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Carefully arrange one-third of the dumplings in the skillet so they are not touching; cover and cook until the dumplings puff up and are light brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip the dumplings with tongs and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer the dumplings to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.

  6. Repeat the procedure with another 1/4 cup water, the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and half the remaining dumplings. Cook the final batch of dumplings in the remaining 1/4 cup water, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent scorching. (There will be enough oil left in the pan for the final batch.) Serve hot with Ginger-Garlic Dipping Sauce, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare filling (Step 1); cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 week.

The best dumpling wrappers for this recipe are round “gyoza” wrappers. Look for them in Asian markets. Or substitute square wonton wrappers and use a 3- to 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut each wrapper into a circle (they need not be perfectly round).

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

41 Calories
1g Fat
5g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 41
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Potassium 32mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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