The BEST Shrimp Wonton Recipe (Video)
These Homemade Shrimp Wontons are the BEST Wontons I’ve ever made. They are filled with savory shrimp mixture, wrapped in thin wonton skins, and served in a flavorful broth.
Few dishes hit the comfort food spot quite like a warm, savory bowl of shrimp wonton soup. With delicate shrimp wontons floating in a rich chicken broth, seasoned with soy sauce and white pepper, this homemade shrimp wonton soup is better than any Chinese restaurants.
Whether you’re a fan of spicy wontons or prefer a cleaner, broth-based wonton noodle soup, this recipe is for all the wonton-lovers. With simple ingredients, clear step-by-step instructions, and some helpful pro tips, you’ll be making the best wontons in no time.
What Are Shrimp Wontons
Shrimp wontons are small dumplings made with square wrappers (aka wonton skins) filled with a savory shrimp mixture. Traditionally found in Chinese food menus, they’re a staple in wonton soup, wonton noodle soup, and even fried as appetizers. The filling can be made purely of shrimp or combined with pork (like pork wontons) for a richer taste.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with Flavor – The homemade shrimp filling is flavorful and juicy, packed with garlic, fresh ginger, and aromatic sauce and seasoning.
- Warm and Comforting – the combination of hot chicken broth and delicate wontons is comforting and satisfying.
- Quick and Easy – Wontons cook in just 3–4 minutes in boiling water.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Freeze a large batch of wontons and enjoy them anytime.
Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make the best shrimp wonton soup:
- Wonton Wrapper: Look for square shape wonton wrappers at the frozen section of your local grocery stores. I use Dynasty brand wonton wrappers in most of my wonton recipes.
- Shrimp
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Onion
- Egg
- Soy Sauce
- Shaoxing Wine
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Sesame Oil
- White Pepper
- Sugar
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Bouillon
- Boy Choy or any fresh vegetables
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Wrap Wontons (Easy Folding Methods)
For this recipe, I used the Golden Money (Bonnet/Ingot) method to fold wontons. If you want to try other folding methods, I wrote a blog post on how to fold wontons in 6 different ways, with video and step-by-step instructions!
- Step 1: Place 1-2 teaspoon of the filling onto the center of wonton wrapper. Then use your finger to wet the edges of the wrapper with water.
- Step 2: Fold the wrapper in half to form a rectangle.
- Step 3: Bring the two bottom corners together and pinch to seal.
- Flip it over and this is what the final product should look like.
PRO TIP: Keep wontons covered with a damp towel to prevent drying as you wrap.
How to Make the BEST Shrimp Wonton
- Step 1: Combine all spices into a large bowl and combine thoroughly with mixture
- Step 2: Form into ball shape with your hands
- Step 3: Press into patties
- Step 4: Cook in oven for x minutes at 400 degrees
How I Like to Eat Wontons
I personally like to eat them boiled and lightly tossed in my homemade chili oil or in Wonton Soup and Wonton Noodle Soup. You can also fry wontons like this Crispy Chicken Wontons or air fry them like these Air Fryer Crab Rangoon.
Substitutions
- Wonton Filling – you can try ground chicken or other ground meat for wonton filling.
- Chicken Broth – you can use either store-bought or homemade chicken broth, or substitute with vegetable broth.
- Wonton Wrapper – use gluten free wonton wrappers to make this gluten free
How to Store and Reheat
You can freeze uncooked wontons for later use. Prepare a baking pan and dust it with flour or cornstarch to prevent sticking. Arrange the wontons on the baking sheet in a single layer and freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solid. Once the wontons are frozen, transfer them to a zip-lock bag. Wontons can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can cook frozen wontons directly, you do not need to defrost them before boiling. To cook frozen wontons, first bring a pot of water to a boil. Add frozen wontons to the boiling water and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Remove the wontons and serve.
Top Tips for Success
Use fresh shrimp for the most flavorful wonton filling.
Don’t overfill the wrappers—1-2 teaspoon of the filling is enough.
Seal wrappers tightly to avoid leaks – use your finger to wet the edges of the wrapper with water.
Freeze a large batch for quick meals later – see Storing Instructions on how to freeze wontons and reheat them.
Use a slotted spoon to handle cooked wontons to prevent tearing.
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The Best Shrimp Wonton Recipe (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 1 pack wonton wrapper
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onion, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
For the Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp chicken bullion
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp white pepper
- bok choy , or other fresh veggies
- chopped green onion, for serving
Instructions
Make Shrimp Wontons
- Use a knife to chop the shrimp into little piece or use a food processor and pulse the shrimp until coarsely chopped.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl, then add garlic, ginger, green onion, egg, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Mix until well combined. It should feel like sticky shrimp paste.
- To wrap the wontons, place 1-2 teaspoon of the filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a rectangle, pressing out air around the shrimp mixture. Bring the bottom corns together and pinch to seal. (see above wrapping instructions for step-by-step guide and photos)
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in the wontons and boil for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top. Serve immediately it with chili oil or in wonton soup.
Make Wonton Soup
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Season with soy sauce, chicken billion, and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Then add bok choy and cook until tender.
- In a bowl, add cooked wontons and cooked veggie. Ladle the soup over the wontons. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
