Steamed Shrimp and Chive Dumplings with Ginger Soy Sauce

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

Delicate steamed dumplings filled with succulent shrimp and fresh chives, served with a bright ginger soy dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, chives, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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 g, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 3 tbsp finely chopped chives
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 25 pieces round dumpling wrappers
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil (for dipping)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop 200 g raw shrimp until it forms a coarse paste, then combine in a bowl with 3 tbsp chopped chives, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper; mix until sticky and well combined.
2. Step 2: Place 1 rounded tsp of filling in the center of each of the 25 round dumpling wrappers, moisten edges with water, fold in half, and pleat edges to seal tightly.
3. Step 3: Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a rolling boil; line a steaming basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
4. Step 4: Arrange dumplings in the steamer basket without touching and steam over boiling water for 6-7 minutes until the wrappers become translucent and shrimp is cooked through.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger in a small bowl and stir well.
6. Step 6: Serve the steamed shrimp dumplings hot with the ginger soy dipping sauce on the side.