Shrimp Pot Stickers with Ginger-Lemon Sauce

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: 4 pot stickers with about 1 tablespoon sauce equals 177 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 546 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Ingredients

• DIPPING SAUCE:
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 24 to 30 round wonton (or gyoza) wrappers
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor, pulse shrimp until ground. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add scallions, egg, salt and pepper.

2. Place 1 level teaspoon shrimp mixture onto each wonton wrapper. Brush edge with water and fold into a half moon to seal.

3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the dumplings seam side up and cook 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and let steam 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the dumplings a few minutes longer with the lid off if they are sticking to the pan. Repeat with other half of the dumplings.

4. For dipping sauce: Whisk lemon juice, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, ginger and sesame oil. Stir in scallion. Yield: serves 6 to 8.