Trinidadian Shrimp Wontons with Trini Wonton Sauce
This is my favourite snack. I usually eat them a dozen at a time. This is a classic Trini shrimp wonton recipe with my version of a Trini Wonton Sauce!
| DIFFICULTY | TIME | QUANTITY |
| EASY | 15 MIN | 6 Wontons |
VIDEO
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium Shrimp (24g) (cleaned and without shells)
- 1 TSP (5ml) Trinidadian Green Seasoning
- 6 Wonton Wrappers
- 3 TBSP (45ml) water (for wrapping wontons)
- Deep-Fryer filled with Canola oil OR a 5-quart sauce pan half-filled with Canola oil (approx. 2.5 litres)
- 1/8 TSP or a pinch of Kosher salt (salt to taste)
- 1/16 TSP or a pinch of black pepper (black pepper to taste)
- (3 TBSP or 45g) Ketchup
- (1/2 TSP or 3g) Mustard
- (1/2 TBSP or 7.5ml) Pepper Sauce
- (1/2 TBSP or 7.5ml) Dark Soy Sauce
- (1 TSP or 5g) Sugar
- 1/4 Lime (1 TSP or 5ml) Lime
- 1/2 TSP chopped Green Onions (for garnish)
- approx. 8.5 x 11 inches wax paper (for placing wrapped wontons before frying)
- Aprox. 4 Paper towels of 8.5 x 11 inches (for placing wontons after frying)
DIRECTIONS
- Add Green Seasoning to Shrimp and mix.
- Blend shrimp and Green Seasoning into a paste (about 15 seconds).
- Place 1/2 TSP (3g) blended Shrimp mixture into the middle of each wonton wrapper.
- Use water to moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper and then fold into half and then join two of the 2 points (as shown in the video).
- Place wrapped wontons on wax paper.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
- Place wontons into the deep-fryer or frying pot and cook for approx. 30sec to 1min until golden brown.
- Remove wontons from fryer and place on paper towels to drain off excess oil.
- For Trini Wonton sauce: Mix ketchup, mustard, pepper, soy sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper and lime together.
- Serve wontons immediately after frying with the Wonton Sauce and garnished with Green onions.
Allan
Looks delicious, thanks for sharing this delicacy