Pan-Fried Shrimp and Chive Dumplings with Sesame Dipping Sauce

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

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Golden pan-fried dumplings filled with juicy shrimp and fresh chives, complemented by a nutty sesame dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, fresh chives, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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 260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
1/2 cup, finely chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp, grated ginger
30 pieces dumpling wrappers
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
optional, 1 tsp chili oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Finely chop 10 oz raw shrimp into small pieces or pulse briefly in a food processor until coarsely ground. Transfer to a bowl and mix with 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp grated ginger until combined.
Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp mixture into its center. Moisten the wrapper edge with water using your finger, fold in half, and pinch edges tightly, making pleats if desired. Repeat for all wrappers.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
Step 4: Carefully add 1/3 cup water to the pan, cover immediately, and steam the dumplings for 5 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the shrimp filling is opaque.
Step 5: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and optional 1 tsp chili oil.
Step 6: Serve dumplings hot with the sesame dipping sauce on the side.