Shrimp and Crab Shu Mai

Shu mai are wonton wrappers filled with shrimp, crab, and mushrooms. Serve with sweet and spicy red chili sauce.


Shrimp and Crab Shu Mai


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Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 12  ounces  medium shrimp, shelled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 1    egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1  cup  shiitake mushrooms, choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  lump crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sliced water chestnuts, choppedOn Sale
  • 1    green onion, slicedOn Sale
  • 4  teaspoons  teriyaki sauceOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  grated fresh gingerOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  oyster sauceOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 36    shu mai wrappers or thin wonton skinsOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  waterOn Sale
  •     CornstarchOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  rice wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  minced shallotsOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  chili pasta with garlic (sambal)On Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale

Directions
1.
Place shrimp and egg white in food processor bowl; cover and process until a thick paste forms. Add mushrooms, crabmeat, onion, water chestnuts, green onion, teriyaki sauce, ginger, cilantro, oyster sauce, garlic, red pepper, and salt. Process just until well mixed.
2.
Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in center of a shu mai wrapper. Stir together the 2 teaspoons cornstarch and water. Moisten edges of wrapper with cornstarch mixture. Bring two opposite corners up; pinch to close. Bring the other two corners to the center and pinch to close (should look like an X from the top). Gently twist the top and push downward to resemble a swirl. Lightly dust with additional cornstarch. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture and remaining wrappers. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch mixture for sauce.
3.
Bring 6 cups water to boiling in an 8-quart pan.
4.
Meanwhile, for Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce combine sugar, rice wine vinegar, the 1/4 cup water, garlic, shallots, chili paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and reserved cornstarch mixture in a saucepan. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Keep warm or reheat before serving.
5.
Add shu mai to boiling water, a few at a time; cook about 2 minutes, occasionally stirring gently so shu mai do not stick to bottom of pan. Remove with slotted spoon; drain. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Serve immediately with Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 148, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 459 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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