Boiled Shrimp and Chive Gyoza with Sesame Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender boiled dumplings filled with fresh shrimp and chives, served with a nutty sesame soy dipping sauce for a light and flavorful appetizer. This Japanese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, peeled and finely chopped, finely chopped garlic chives, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped garlic chives
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 20 pieces gyoza wrappers
• for sealing and boiling water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce for dipping
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil for dipping
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar for dipping
• 1/2 tsp sugar for dipping

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 8 oz finely chopped raw shrimp, 1/2 cup finely chopped garlic chives, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
2. Step 2: Place one gyoza wrapper on a flat surface and add about 1 tsp of the shrimp filling. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and pleat to seal securely; repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Gently drop gyoza into the boiling water in batches, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Cook for 3-4 minutes until dumplings float and filling is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the boiled gyoza to a serving plate.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp sugar, whisking until sugar dissolves. Serve the gyoza immediately with this dipping sauce.