Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp

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Soft, steamed dumplings filled with a juicy blend of ground pork and chopped shrimp, flavored with ginger and scallions, perfect for dim sum. This chinese-inspired dumplings ready in about 40 minutes pairs ground pork, peeled, deveined, finely chopped shrimp, finely minced fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz ground pork, 6 oz finely chopped shrimp, 1 tbsp finely minced ginger, and 2 stalks finely chopped scallions.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt; mix thoroughly with your hands until sticky and well combined.
  3. Step 3: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 tbsp of the filling into the center.
  4. Step 4: Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then pleat and pinch the wrapper closed to form a round dumpling; repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  5. Step 5: Arrange dumplings in a single layer on parchment paper-lined bamboo steamer baskets.
  6. Step 6: Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a wok or large pot, place the steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam dumplings for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers become translucent and filling is cooked through.
  7. Step 7: Serve hot with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (30 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cantonese Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp?

Chinese dumplings like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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