Steamed Taiwanese Scallion and Shrimp Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Delicate dumplings filled with fresh shrimp and aromatic scallions, steamed to perfection for a light Taiwanese appetizer. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, scallions, finely chopped, ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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

• 10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 cup scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30 pieces round dumpling wrappers
• as needed water for sealing wrappers
• 1 tsp sesame oil for serving
• 1/4 cup soy sauce for dipping

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Chop 10 oz shrimp finely by hand or pulse in a food processor until coarsely minced. Transfer to a bowl and add 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Mix thoroughly until combined.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and moisten the edges with water. Spoon about 1 tsp of shrimp filling into the center. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges tightly to seal, creating a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Line a bamboo or metal steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange dumplings in the basket without touching.
4. Step 4: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and place the steamer basket over it. Cover and steam the dumplings for 7-8 minutes until the shrimp filling is opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Serve the dumplings immediately with 1/4 cup soy sauce and a drizzle of 1 tsp sesame oil for dipping.