Saturday, March 28, 2009

Shrimp Wontons

I made this recipe both for the family and for my girlfriends, and it was enjoyed by all.

Shrimp Wontons with Chili Soy Dip

Ingredients
1 lb. medium sized raw shrimp (16-20 pieces)
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp. ginger, minced
Juice and zest of 1 lime

1 cup fat free plain yogurt
3 tbs. cream cheese
1 cup cooked white rice
2 tbs. scallion, chopped
2 tbs. cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 package of wonton wrappers

Dipping sauce

1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbs. water
2 cloves of garlic mashed to paste with 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tsp. cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbs. sugar
1 fresh red or green chili 2-inches in length seeded and minced (wear gloves) or 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

Directions
In food processor mix garlic, ginger, lime juice and zest. Mix in cream cheese, yogurt and shrimp. In a separate bowl, combine rice, scallion, cilantro and crushed red pepper. Fold shrimp mixture into rice mixture. Lay wonton wrapper on dry counter top. Put a teaspoon of mixture in the center of wonton wrapper. Dab edges with water. Fold opposite corners to meet making a triangle. Then bring together two corners of the triangle at the bottom. Fry in hot oil, we recommend peanut oil, (at 375°) until wontons are light brown. Drain on paper towel.

Dipping Sauce
Whisk together ingredients.

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