Deep-Fried Shrimp and Chive Gyoza with Spicy Mayo Drizzle
Crispy deep-fried Japanese dumplings filled with succulent shrimp and fresh chives, paired with a creamy, spicy mayonnaise sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, chives, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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
- 200 grams, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 30 grams chives
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 20 pieces gyoza wrappers
- about 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chop 200 grams shrimp finely or pulse in a food processor until coarsely minced.
- Step 2: Finely chop 30 grams fresh chives.
- Step 3: In a bowl, combine the minced shrimp, chopped chives, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix well.
- Step 4: Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each of the 20 gyoza wrappers. Moisten edges with water and fold to seal tightly with pleats.
- Step 5: Heat about 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 6: Fry the gyoza in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 7: Mix 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp sriracha sauce in a small bowl to make the spicy mayo drizzle.
- Step 8: Serve the hot fried gyoza with the spicy mayo drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.









